1991 LEXUS SC400 exhaust

INSPECTION OF EGR SYSTEM (USA
Spec.)
INSPECT SYSTEM OPERATION
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
(b) Keep the engine at 3,500 rpm.
(c) Set the transmission shift lever to the ºNº position.
(d) Remove the SST from the check connector.
SST 09843±18020
(e) Check whether the engine rpm increases 100±300 rpm under the following conditions.
Coolant temp.
Below 53 5C (127 5F) No increase
Above 55 5C (131 5F) Increases
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INSPECTION OF EGR SYSTEM
(Exc. USA Spec.)
1. CHECK AND CLEAN FILTERS IN EGR VACUUMMODULATOR
(a) Remove the cap and filter.
(b) Check the filter for contamination or damage.
(c) Using compressed air, clean the filters.
(d) Reinstall the filter and cap.
HINT: Install the filter with the coarser surface facing the at-
mospheric side (outward).
2. INSPECT SYSTEM OPERATION (a) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the check
(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
(b) Keep the engine at 3,500 rpm.
(c) Set the transmission shift lever to the ºNº position.
(d) Remove the SST from the check connector.
SST 09843±18020
(e) Check whether the engine rpm increases 100±300 rpm under the following conditions:
Coolant temp.
Below 53 5C (127 5F) No increase
Above 55 5C (131 5F) Increases
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INSPECTION OF VSV (Exc. USA Spec.)
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. REMOVE VSV (a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from EGR valve) from VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from EGR vacuum modulator) from VSV
(c) Remove the bolt and VSV.
3. INSPECT VSV
A. Inspect VSV for open circuit Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between
the terminals.
Resistance (Cold): 33±39

If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
B. Inspect VSV for ground Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity be-
tween each terminal and the body.
If there is continuity, replace the VSV.
C. Inspect VSV operation (a) Check that the air flows from ports E to G.
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(b) Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
(c) Check that the air flows from port E to the filter.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
4. REINSTALL VSV (a) Install the VSV with the bolt.
Torque: 18 N Vm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(b) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Vacuum hose (from EGR valve) to VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from EGR vacuum modulator) to VSV
(c) Connect the VSV connector.
5. RECONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
INSPECTION OF EGR VACUUM
MODULATOR (Exc. USA Spec.)
1. DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSES FROM EGR VACUUMMODULATOR
Disconnect the three vacuum hoses from ports P, Q and R of
the EGR vacuum modulator.
2. INSPECT EGR VACUUM MODULATOR OPERATION (a) Block ports P and R with your finger.
(b) Blow air into port Q, and check that the air passesthrough to the air filter side freely.
(c) Start the engine, and maintain speed at 2,500 rpm.
(d) Repeat the above test. Check that there is a strong resistance to air flow.
3. RECONNECT VACUUM HOSES TO EGR VACUUM MODULATOR
Connect the three vacuum hoses to the proper locations.
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COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF EGR VALVE
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INSPECTION OF EGR VALVE
(USA Spec.)
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. DISCONNECT EGR VALVE CONNECTOR
3. INSPECT EGR VALVE RESISTANCE Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between termi-
nal B1 (or B2) and other terminals (S1, S2, S3 and S4).
Resistance (Cold): 19.9±23.4

4. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
5. REMOVE EGR VALVE (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Water by±pass hose (from ISC valve) from the EGR
valve
(2) Water by±pass hose (from rear water by±pass joint) from the EGR valve
(b) Remove the two nuts, EGR valve and gasket.
6. INSPECT EGR VALVE
A. Visually inspect EGR valve Check for sticking and heavy carbon deposits.
If a problem is found, replace the EGR valve assembly.
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B. Inspect EGR valve operation(a) Remove the three bolts and stepping motor from thehousing.
(b) Apply battery voltage to terminal B1 (or B2), and while repeately grounding (*S4)±(S4 and *S3)±(S3 and
*S2)±(S2 and *S1)±(S1 and *S4) in sequence, check
that the valve moves toward the open position.
HINT: Keep the terminal marked with an asterisk (*) grounded
while proceeding to the next grounding.
(c) Apply battery voltage to terminal B1 (or B2), and while repeately grounding (*S1)±(S1 and *S2)±(S2 and
*S3)±(S3 and *S4)±(S4 and *S1) in sequence, check
that the valve moves toward the closed position.
HINT:
w Keep the terminal marked with an asterisk (*) grounded
while proceeding to the next grounding.
w Perform this operation after opening the valve by
performing step (b) above.
If operation is not as specified, replace the EGR valve assem-
bly.
(d) Reinstall the stepping motor to the housing with the three bolts.
7. REINSTALL EGR VALVE (a) Place a new gasket on the EGR valve adaptor.
NOTICE:
w Do not touch the adaptor and EGR valve surfaces of the
gasket with your hand.
w Align the port holes of the gasket and adaptor. Be careful
of the installation direction.
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(b) Install the EGR valve with the two nuts.
Torque: 18 NVm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(c) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Water by±pass hose (from ISC valve) to the EGR valve
(2) Water by±pass hose (from rear water by±pass joint) to the EGR valve
8. RECONNECT EGR VALVE CONNECTOR
9. RECONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
10. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±7)
INSPECTION OF EGR VALVE
(Exc. USA Spec.)
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
2. REMOVE EGR VALVE (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from VSV) from EGR valve
(2) Vacuum hose (from VSV) from EGR vacuum
modulator
(3) Vacuum hose (from EGR vacuum modulator) f rom EGR valve
(4) Water by±pass hose (from ISC valve) from the
EGR valve
(5) Water by±pass hose (from rear water by±pass joint) from the EGR valve
(b) Disconnect the vacuum modulator bracket from the
EGR valve.
(c) Remove the two nuts, EGR valve and gasket.
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