1991 LEXUS SC400 coolant

The 1 UZ±FE engine has 8±cylinders in a V±arrangement at a bank an\
gle of 905. From the front of the RH
bank cylinders are numbered 2±4±6±8, and from the front of the LH b\
ank cylinders are numbered 1 ±3±5±7.
The crankshaft is supported by 5 bearings specified by the inside of the cr\
ankcase. These bearings are made
of a copper and lead alloy. The crankshaft is integrated with 8 weights which are cast along with it\
for balancing. Oil holes are built
into the center of the crankshaft for supplying oil to the connecting ro\
ds, pistons and other components. The ignition order is 1±8±4±3±6±5±7±2. The cylinder\
head is made of aluminum alloy, with a cross flow
type intake and exhaust layout and with pent±roof type combustion chambers. The spark plugs are loca\
ted in
the center of the combustion chambers.
At the front and rear of the intake manifold, a water passage has been p\
rovided which connects the RH
and LH cylinder heads. Exhaust and intake valves are equipped with irregular pitch springs made\
of special valve spring carbon
steel which are capable of following no matter what the engine speed.
The RH and LH intake camshafts are driven by a single timing belt, and a ge\
ar on the intake camshaft en-
gages with a gear on the exhaust camshaft to drive it. The camshaft jour\
nal is supported at 5 (intake) or 4 (ex-
haust) places between the valve lifters of each cylinder and on the front end of the cylinder \
head. Lubrication
of the cam journal gear is accomplished by oil being supplied through the \
oiler port in the center of the camshaft. Adjustment of the valve clearance is done by means of an outer shim type\
system, in which valve adjusting
shims are located above the valve lifters. This permits replacement of the sh\
ims without removal of the cam-
shafts. Pistons are made of high temperature±resistant aluminum alloy, and a depression is built into the piston
head to prevent interference with valves.
Piston pins are the full±floating type, with the pins fastened to neither the piston boss nor the connecting
rods. Instead, snap rings are fitted on both ends of the pins, preventing the\
pins from falling out. The No.1 compression ring is made of steel and the No.2 compression ring\
is made of cast iron. The oil
ring is m ade of a combination of steel and stainless steel. The outer diameter of\
each piston ring is slightly larger
than the diameter of the piston and the flexibility of the rings allows them\
to hug the cylinder walls when they
are mounted on the piston. Compression rings No.1 and No.2 work to prevent \
the leakage of gas from the cylin-
der and the oil ring works to scrape oil off the cylinder walls to prevent it from entering the combustion chamber. The cylinder block is made of aluminum alloy with a bank angle of 90 5. Cast iron cylinders are installed
inside the cylinder block. It has 8 cylinders which are approximately twice the length of th\
e piston stroke. The
top of each cylinder is closed off by the cylinder heads and the lower end of the cylinders becomes the crank-
case, in which the crankshaft is installed. In addition, the cylinder bl\
ock contains a water jacket, through which
coolant is pumped to cool the cylinders. The No.1 and No.2 oil pans are bolted onto the bottom of the cylinder block\
. The No.1 oil pan is made of
aluminum alloy. The No.2 oil pan is an oil reservoir made of pressed steel sheet. An o\
il level sensor is installed
in the No.1 oil pan (If the oil level drops below a set level, a warnin\
g light lights up.). A oil pan baffle plate keeps
sufficient oil in the bottom of the No.2 oil pan even when the vehicle is tilted. \
This dividing plate also prevents
the oil from making waves when the vehicle is stopped suddenly and the oil \
shifts away from the oil pump suction
pipe. Plastic region tightening bolts are used for the cylinder head, main bearing ca\
p and connecting rod.
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ENGINE TUNE±UP
INSPECTION OF ENGINE COOLANT
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIRTANK
The engine coolant level should be between the LOW and
FULL lines.
If low, check for leaks and add engine coolant up to the FULL
line.
2. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or reservoir tank filler hole, and the
engine coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, clean the engine coolant passages and
flush the cooling system.
INSPECTION OF ENGINE OIL
1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITYCheck the oil for deterioration, presence of water, discoloring
or thinning.
If the quality is poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: API grade SG, Energy±Conserving II multi- grade. Recommended viscosity is as shown,
with SAE 5W±30 being the preferred engine
oil.
Drain and refill oil capacity:
w/ Oil filter change
4.8 liter (5.1 US qts, 4.2 lmp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change 4.5 liter (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVELThe oil level should be between the ºLº and ºFº marks on the
dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ºFº mark.
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ENGINE TUNE±UP
INSPECTION OF ENGINE COOLANT
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIRTANK
The coolant level should be above the ºCOLD LEVELº at
normal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the ºCOLD
LEVELº.
2. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY There should be any excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or reservoir tank filler hole, and the
coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, clean the coolant passages and replace
the coolant.
INSPECTION OF ENGINE OIL
1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITYCheck the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or
thinning.
If the quality is poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: API grade SG, Energy±Conserving II multigrade.
Recommended viscosity is as shown, with SAE
5W±30 being the preferred engine oil.
Drain and refill oil capacity: w/ oil filter change4.8 liter (5.1 US qts, 4.2 lmp. qts)
w/o oil filter change 4.5 liter (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL The oil level should be between the ºLº and ºFº marks on the
dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ºFº mark.
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF
VALVE CLEARANCE
HINT: Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the
engine is cold.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
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. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
3. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY COVER (a) Remove the mounting cap nut.
(b) Loosen the two bolts, and remove the throttle body
cover.
4. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES FROM THROTTLE BODY
Disconnect the following cables:(1) Accelerator cable
(2) A/T throttle control cable
(3) (w/ Cruise Control System) Cruise control actuator cable
5. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Air hose from ISC valve
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) from intake
air connector
(b) Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(c) Loosen the two hose clamps.
(d) Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle
body and air cleaner hose, and remove the throttle body.
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38. RECONNECT CONTROL CABLES TO THROTTLE BODYConnect the following hoses:(1) Accelerator cable
(2) A/T throttle control cable
(3) (w/ Cruise Control System) Cruise control actuator cable
39. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY COVER Install the throttle body cover and hose clamp with the two
bolts and cap nut.
40. RE CO NNE CT CABLE TO NE G ATIV E TE RMINAL OF BATTERY
41. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±7)
INSPECTION OF IGNITION TIMING
(See page IG±28)
Ignition timing:
8±125 BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
INSPECTION OF IDLE SPEED
HINT:
w Initial conditions (See step 1 on page EM±28)
w Set the tachometer to the 4±cylinder range.
Idle speed: 700 + 50 rpm
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Troubleshooting
If the CO/HC readings do not comply with regulations, pre-
form troubleshooting in the order given below.
(a) Check oxygen sensor operation.(See page FI±73)
(b) See the table below for possible cause, and then inspect
and correct the applicable causes if necessary.
 CO HC Symptoms Cause
 Normal High Rough idle 1. Faulty ignition:
     Incorrect timing
     Fouled, shorted or improperly gapped plugs
 Open or crossed high±tension cords     Cracked distributor cap    2. Incorrect valve clearance    3. Leaky EGR valve    4. Leaky intake and exhaust valves
    5. Leaky cylinder
 Low High Rough idle 1. Vacuum leak:
   (Fluctuating HC reading)  PCV hose
     EGR valve
     Intake manifold
     Air intake chamber
 Throttle body     ISC valve     Brake booster line    2 Lean mixture causing misfire High High Rough idle 1. Clogged air filter
   (Black smoke from exhaust) 2. Faulty EFI system
     Faulty pressure regulator
     Clogged fuel return line
     Defective engine coolant temp. sensor
     Defective intake air temp. sensor
     Faulty ECU
 Fault injectors     Faulty throttle position sensor     Faulty volume air flow meter
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14. INSTALL NO. 2 AND NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVERS(a) Install the gasket on the timing belt cover.
(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the belt coverswith the nine bolts.
(c) Install the oil filler cap.
15. INSTALL RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP PULLEY (See steps 15, 16, 19 and 24 on pages EM±110 to 112)
16. FILL ENGINE WITH COOLANT (See page CO±5)
Capacity (w/ Heater):
M/T 8.5 liters (9.0 US qts, 7.5 Imp. qts)
A/T 8.4 liters (8.9 US qts, 7.4 Imp. qts)
17. (A/T)CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(See page MA±11)
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
18. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
19. CHECK IGNITION TIMING (See page IG±14)
Ignition timing:
105 BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
20. PERFORM ROAD TEST Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
21. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
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REMOVAL OF TIMING BELT
(See Components on pages EM±33 and 34)
1. REMOVE BATTERY 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 ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
4. REMOVE DRIVE BELT Loosen the drive belt tension by turning the drive belt tension-
er counterclockwise, and remove the drive belt.
HINT: The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left±hand
thread.
5. REMOVE RESERVOIR TANK RADIATOR (See steps 12 and 13 on pages EM±120 and 121)
6. REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HOSES
(a) Disconnect the compressor connector.
(b) Remove the mounting nut, and disconnect the groundcable.
(c) Remove the mounting bolt and compressor stay.
(d) R e m o v e t h e t w o b o l t s , a n d d i s c onnect the A/C
compressor from the engine.
HINT: Put aside the compressor, and suspend it.
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