2000 LEXUS GS400 light

CH043±01
B01372
Except Maintenance±Free Battery
B01888
Maintenance±Free BatteryVoltmeter
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
CH±1
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
CHARGING SYSTEM
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION:

Check that the battery cables are connected to the
correct terminals.

Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is giv-
en a quick charge.

Do not do tests with a high voltage insulation resis-
tance tester.

Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning.
1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
Maintenance±Free Battery:
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled wa-
ter if possible). Check the charging system.
Except Maintenance±Free Battery:
If under the lower level, add distilled water.
2. Except Maintenance±Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity: 1.25 ± 1.29 at 20°C (68°F)
If the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the bat-
tery.
3. Maintenance±Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE
(a) After having driven the vehicle and in the case that 20
minutes have not passed after having stopped the en-
gine, turn the ignition switch ON and turn on the electrical
system (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.) for
60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch OFF and turn off the electrical sys-
tems.
(c) Measure the battery positive voltage between the nega-
tive (±) and positive (+) terminals of the battery.
Standard voltage: 12.5 ± 12.9 V at 20°C (68°F)
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
4. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS AND FUSES
(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loose or cor-
roded.
If the terminals are corroded, clean the terminals.
(b) Check the fusible link and fuses for continuity.

Z03473
Ammeter
Battery
VoltmeterGenerator Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
B01656
Terminal F
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
CH±3
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7. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Warm up the engine and then turn it off.
(b) Turn off all accessories.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ºONº. Check that the charge warn-
ing light is lit.
(d) Start the engine. Check that the light goes off.
If the light does not go off as specified, troubleshoot the charge
light circuit.
8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
HINT:
If a battery/generator tester is available, connect the tester to
the charging circuit as per manufacturer's instructions.
(a) If a tester is not available, connect a voltmeter and amme-
ter to the charging circuit as follows:

Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the genera-
tor, and connect it to the negative (±) probe of the
ammeter.

Connect the positive (+) probe of the ammeter to
terminal B of the generator.

Connect the positive (+) probe of the voltmeter to
terminal B of the generator.

Ground the negative (±) probe of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit as follows:
With the engine running from idling to 2,000 rpm, check
the reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 13.2 ± 14.8 V
If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, replace
the voltage regulator.
If the voltmeter reading is less than standard voltage, check the
voltage regulator and generator as follows:

With terminal F grounded, start the engine and
check the voltmeter reading of terminal B.

If the voltmeter reading is more than standard volt-
age, replace the voltage regulator.

If the voltmeter reading is less than standard volt-
age, check the generator.
9. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high
beam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
ºHIº.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
If the ammeter reading is less than the standard amperage, re-
pair the generator.
HINT:
If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be
less than standard amperage.

CO0AA±01
CO1205
Dimension B
Stopper Bolt
Overhaul HandlePart A
ClawSST
B01865
Lock
PlateSST
Stopper BoltTank
B01867
Ta p
B02033
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)RADIATOR
CO±19
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DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE PACKINGS
2. REMOVE RADIATOR CAP
3. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG
(a) Remove the drain plug.
(b) Remove the O±ring.
4. REMOVE ECT SWITCH
(a) Remove the ECT switch.
(b) Remove the O±ring.
5. ASSEMBLE SST
SST 09230±01010
(a) Install the claw to the overhaul handle, inserting it in the
hole in part A as shown in the diagram.
(b) While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that
dimension B is as shown in the illustration.
Dimension B: 0.2 ± 0.3 mm (0.008 ± 0.012 in.)
NOTICE:
If this adjustment is not done the claw may be damaged.
6. UNCAULK LOCK PLATES
Using SST to release the caulking, squeeze the handle until
stopped by the stopper bolt.
SST 09230±01010
7. REMOVE TANKS AND O±RINGS
Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator inlet or outlet)
with a soft±faced hammer, and remove the tank and the O±ring.
8. REMOVE OIL COOLER FROM LOWER TANK
(a) Loosen the nut, and remove the cooler pipe. Remove the
2 cooler pipes.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 plate washers.
(c) Remove the oil cooler and 2 O±rings.

CO0AB±03
B01862
75°
Pipe
CO0317O±Ring Normal X TwistedX Twisted
B01868
CORRECT
WRONG
Ta pTank
Plate
Lock
CO1206
Dimension B
Punch Assembly
Overhaul HandleStopper BoltPartSST
CO±20
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)RADIATOR
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REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL OIL COOLER TO LOWER TANK
(a) Install 2 new O±rings to the oil cooler.
(b) Install the oil cooler to the lower tank with the 2 plate
washers and 2 nuts.
Torque: 8.3 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
(c) Install the cooler pipes in the direction indicated in the il-
lustration.
Torque: 14.7 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
2. INSPECT LOCK PLATE FOR DAMAGE
HINT:

If the sides of the lock plate groove are deformed, reas-
sembly of the tank will be impossible.

Therefore, first correct any deformation with pliers or simi-
lar object. Water leakage will result if the bottom of the
lock plate groove is damaged or dented.
NOTICE:
The radiator can only be recaulked 2 times. After the 2nd
time, the radiator core must be replaced.
3. INSTALL NEW O±RINGS AND TANKS
(a) After checking that there are no foreign objects in the lock
plate groove, install a new O±ring without twisting it.
HINT:
When cleaning the lock plate groove, lightly rub it with sand pa-
per without scratching it.
(b) Install the tank without damaging the O±ring.
(c) Tap the lock plate with a soft±faced hammer so that there
is no gap between it and the tank.
4. ASSEMBLE SST
SST 09230±01010, 09231±14010
(a) Install the punch assembly to the overhaul handle, insert-
ing it in the hole in part A as shown in the illustration.
(b) While gripping the handle, adjust the stopper bolt so that
dimension B is as shown in the illustration.
Dimension B: 8.4 mm (0.331 in.)

B01863B01866B02081
8 7
6 5
43
2
1
Stopper
Bolt
SSTTank
Lock
Plate
B01861(1) (2)(3) (1)
(1)(1)(1) (3)
(3)
(3) (3)
B01864B01870B02082
B01869
H
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)RADIATOR
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5. CAULK LOCK PLATE
(a) Lightly press SST against the lock plate in the order
shown in the illustration. After repeating this a few times,
fully caulk the lock plate by squeezing the handle until
stopped by the stopper plate.
SST 09230±01010
HINT:

Do not stake the areas protruding around the ports (1),
flange (2) and bracket (3).

The points shown in the illustration cannot be staked with
the SST. Use pliers or similar object and be careful not to
damage the core plates.
(b) Check the lock plate height (H) after completing the caulk-
ing.
Plate height (H): 7.40 ± 7.80 mm (0.2913 ± 0.3071 in.)
If not within the specified height, adjust the stopper bolt of the
handle again and caulk again.
6. INSTALL ECT SWITCH
(a) Install a new O±ring to the ECT switch.
(b) Install the ECT switch.
7. INSTALL DRAIN PLUG
(a) Install a new O±ring to the drain plug.

B01982
LEXUS
Hand±Held
Tester
EM0D3±02
A02667
TC
E1 SST
DLC1
A02668
Igniter
White Lead Wire
A02637
EM±12
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)IGNITION TIMING
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IGNITION TIMING
INSPECTION
1. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. CONNECT LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER OR OBDII
SCAN TOOL
(a) Connect the LEXUS hand±held tester or OBDII scan tool
to the DLC3.
(b) Please refer to the LEXUS hand±held tester or OBDII
scan tool operator's manual for further details.
3. CONNECT TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
4. CHECK IDLE SPEED (See page EM±13)
5. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TC and E1 of the DLC1.
SST 09843±18020
(b) Connect the timing light clip to the white lead wire.
NOTICE:
Use a timing light that can detect the primary signal.
(c) Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 10 ± 2° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
(d) Remove the SST from the DLC1.
6. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing: 6 ± 16° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
HINT:
The timing mark moves in a range between 6° and 16°.
7. DISCONNECT TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE
8. DISCONNECT LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER OR
OBDII SCAN TOOL

EM2534
Overall
Length
EM0255
A02709
45° Carbide Cutter
Z00373
Width
P03966
Width 45°
15°
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)CYLINDER HEAD
EM±43
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(d) Check the valve overall length.
Standard overall length:
Intake98.29 ± 98.79 mm (3.8697 ± 3.8894 in.)
Exhaust98.84 ± 99.34 mm (3.8913 ± 3.9110 in.)
Minimum overall length:
Intake98.19 mm (3.8657 in.)
Exhaust98.74 mm (3.8874 in.)
If the overall length is less than minimum, replace the valve.
(e) Check the surface of the valve stem tip for wear.
If the valve stem tip is worn, resurface the tip with a grinder or
replace the valve.
NOTICE:
Do not grind off more than the minimum overall length.
7. INSPECT AND CLEAN VALVE SEATS
(a) Using a 45° carbide cutter, resurface the valve seats.
Remove only enough metal to clean the seats.
(b) Check the valve seating position.
Apply a thin coat of Prussian blue (or white lead) to the
valve face. Lightly press the valve against the seat. Do not
rotate the valve.
(c) Check the valve face and seat for the following:

If blue appears 360° around the face, the valve is
concentric. If not, replace the valve.

If blue appears 360° around the valve seat, the
guide and face are concentric. If not, resurface the
seat.

Check that the seat contact is in the middle of the
valve face with the following width:
If not, correct the valve seats as follows:
Intake1.0 ± 1.4 mm (0.039 ± 0.055 in.)
Exhaust1.2 ± 1.6 mm (0.047 ± 0.063 in.)
(1) If the seating is too high on the valve face, use 15°
and 45° cutters to correct the seat.

A02665
EX
IN
35 24
35 24
66
66
P02094
Upward
Cam Lobe
Notch
P12860
EX Side
IN SideSST (B)
P12294
SST (A)
P11926
SST (A) SST (B)
7
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)VALVE CLEARANCE
EM±7
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(c) Check only the valves indicated as shown. Measure the
valve clearance. (See procedure in step (a))
12. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE
(a) Remove the adjusting shim.

Turn the camshaft so that the cam lobe for the valve
to be adjusted faces up.

Turn the valve lifter with a screwdriver so that the
notches are perpendicular to the camshaft.

Insert SST (B) gently from the inside as shown in the
illustration.

Using SST (A), hold the camshaft as shown in the
illustration.
SST 09248±55040 (09248±05410)

Using SST (A), press down the valve lifter and place
SST (B) between the camshaft and valve lifter. Re-
move SST (A).
SST 09248±55040 (09248±05410, 09248±05420)
HINT:

Apply SST (B) at slight angle on the side marked with º7º
or º9º, at the position shown in the illustration.