2000 LEXUS GS400 engine

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Matchmark
Wire Clamp
EM±64
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
1418 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
14. DISCONNECT PS PUMP AND A/C COMPRESSOR
WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HOSES
(a) Disconnect the PS air hose from the No.4 timing belt cov-
er.
(b) Disconnect the PS air hose from the air intake chamber.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and pump rear stay.
(d) Remove the 3 bolts and plate washer, and disconnect the
vane pump assembly from the engine.
(e) Loosen the nut.
(f) Using a torx socket (E10), remove the stud bolt and nut.
(g) Disconnect the PPS solenoid valve connector.
(h) Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
(i) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the compressor from
the engine.
HINT:
Put aside the vane pump and compressor, and suspend it se-
curely.
15. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR±4)
16. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
Remove the 2 nuts and control rod.
17. DISCONNECT PS GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel at the straight±ahead position,
and place matchmarks on the sliding yoke and intermedi-
ate shaft.
(b) Remove the bolt holding the sliding yoke to the steering
intermediate shaft.
(c) Disconnect the PS pressure switch connector and wire
clamp.

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± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
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1419 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(d) Remove the 4 bolts, and disconnect the PS housing from
the front frame.
(e) Disconnect the sliding yoke from the intermediate shaft.
HINT:
Suspend the PS gear housing securely.
18. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
FROM VEHICLE
(a) Install the No.1 engine hanger in the correct direction.
Part No.:
No.1 engine hanger 12281±46050
Bolt 90105±10345
Torque: 40 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 30 ft´lbf)
(b) Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
(c) Remove the 2 hole plugs.
(d) Remove the 4 nuts holding the engine mounting insula-
tors to the front suspension crossmember.
(e) Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and rear engine mounting
member.
(f) Lift the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.
HINT:
Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
(g) Place the engine and transmission assembly onto the
stand.

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O±Ring
PullClamp
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Case
Clamp
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± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
1420 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
19. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T
(a) Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the dipstick guide.
(b) Remove the bolt.
(c) Pull out the dipstick guide and dipstick from the dipstick
tube.
(d) Remove the O±ring from the dipstick guide.
20. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD
(a) Remove the case clamp.
(b) Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (bank 2 sensor 1)
connector.
(c) Remove the 8 nuts, exhaust manifold and 2 gaskets.
21. REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPES FOR A/T
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and pipe clamps.
(b) Loosen the 2 union nuts, and remove the 2 oil cooler
pipes.
22. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS
(a) Remove the hole plug.
(b) Turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to gain access to each bolt.
(c) Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and remove
the 6 bolts.
23. R E M O V E 4 B O LT S H O L D I N G N O . 1 O I L PA N TO
TRANSMISSION
24. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the starter connector.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, clamp bracket and starter.

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Ground
Wire
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
EM±67
1421 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
25. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM TRANSMISSION
(a) Disconnect the VSS connector.
(b) Disconnect the PNP switch connector.
(c) Disconnect the solenoid connector.
(d) Disconnect the direct clutch speed sensor connector.
(e) Disconnect the engine wire from the 3 wire clamps.
26. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FROM ENGINE
(a) Remove the 5 bolts and ground wire.
(b) Remove the transmission together with the torque con-
verter clutch from the engine.
27. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE
Remove the 8 bolts, rear plate, drive plate and front spacer.

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Rear Plate
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4
6
2
7
3 5
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Ground
Wire
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± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
1422 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE
(a) Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear plate on the
crankshaft.
(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the mounting bolt end.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833±00070, THREE BOND 1324 or
equivalent
(c) Install the uniformly tighten the 8 mounting bolts, in sever-
al passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 83 N´m (850 kgf´cm, 61 ft´lbf)
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE
(a) Check the torque converter clutch installation.
(See page AT±39 )
(b) Attach the transmission to the engine.
(c) Install the ground wire and 5 bolts.
Torque: 72 N´m (730 kgf´cm, 53 ft´lbf)
3. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO TRANSMISSION
(a) Connect the VSS connector.
(b) Connect the PNP switch connector.
(c) Connect the solenoid connector.
(d) Connect the direct clutch speed sensor connector.
(e) Connect the engine wire to the 3 wire clamps.
4. INSTALL STARTER
(a) Install the starter and clamp bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 37 N´m (380 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the starter connector.
5. INSTALL 4 BOLTS HOLDING NO.1 OIL PAN TO
TRANSMISSION
Torque: 37 N´m (380 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS
(a) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833±00070, THREE BOND 1324 or
equivalent

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Dark Green
A09755
Case
Clamp
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New O±Ring
PushClamp
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± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
EM±69
1423 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(b) Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install
the 6 bolts evenly.
Torque: 48 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
HINT:
First install the dark green colored bolt, install the other bolts.
(c) Install the hole plug.
7. INSTALL OIL COOLER PIPE FOR A/T
8. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD
(a) Install 2 new gaskets to the cylinder head.
(b) Using a 14 mm deep socket wrench, install the exhaust
manifold with the 8 nuts. Uniformly tighten the nuts in sev-
eral passes.
Torque: 40 N´m (408 kgf´cm, 30 ft´lbf)
(c) Connect the heated oxygen sensor (bank 2 sensor 1)
connector.
(d) Install the case clamp.
9. INSTALL OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE AND DIPSTICK FOR
A/T
(a) Install a new O±ring to the dipstick guide.
(b) Push in the dipstick guide end to the dipstick tube of the
oil pan.
(c) Install the dipstick guide with the bolt.
(d) Connect the engine wire clamp to the dipstick guide.
(e) Install the dipstick.
10. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
IN VEHICLE
(a) Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
(b) Slowly lower the engine and transmission assembly into
the engine compartment.
(c) Insert the stud bolts of the front engine mounting brackets
into the stud bolt holes of the front suspension crossmem-
ber.
(d) Keep the engine level.
(e) Install the rear engine mounting member with the 4 bolts
and 4 nuts.
Torque:
25.5 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf) for bolts
13.5 N´m (135 kgf´cm 10 ft´lbf) for nuts
NOTICE:
Be careful of installation direction.

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(2)
(4)(3)
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± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
1424 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(f) Install the 4 nuts holding the engine mounting brackets to
the front suspension crossmember.
Torque: 70 N´m (714 kgf´cm, 52 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the 2 hole plugs.
(h) Remove the engine chain hoist.
(i) Remove the bolt and No.1 engine hanger.
11. INSTALL PS GEAR HOUSING
(a) Align the matchmarks and connect the sliding yoke to the
steering intermediate shaft.
(b) Install the PS gear housing with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 65 N´m (660 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
(c) Install the bolt holding the sliding yoke to the steering in-
termediate shaft.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(d) Connect the PS pressure switch and wire clamp.
12. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
Install the control rod with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out
the following adjustment procedures.
(1) Loosen the nut on the shift lever.
(2) Push the control shaft lever fully rearward.
(3) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N
position.
(4) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(5) While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R
position side, tighten the nut.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)

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Ground
Cable
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)ENGINE UNIT
EM±71
1425 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
13. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR AND PS PUMP
(a) Temporarily install the compressor with the 2 bolts.
(b) Using a torx socket (E10), install the stud bolt.
Torque: 26 N´m (265 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(c) Tighten the nut and 2 bolts.
Torque: 52 N´m (530 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
(d) Connect the compressor connector.
(e) Connect the PPS solenoid valve connector.
(f) Install the vane pump assembly with the 3 bolts and plate
washer.
Torque:
57.9 N´m (590 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf) for A bolts
52 N´m (530 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf) for B bolt
(g) Install the pump rear stay with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 39.2 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
(h) Connect the PS air hose to the No.4 timing belt cover.
(i) Connect the PS air hose to the air intake chamber.
14. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO ECM BOX
(a) Install the engine wire grommet to the ECM box.
(b) Connect the 3 ECM connectors.
(c) Connect the 4 wire harness connectors.
(d) Connect the 2 junction connectors.
(e) Install the ECM cover and ECM hood.
15. CONNECT CLAMPS, WIRES, CONNECTORS, HOSES,
CABLE AND STRAP
(a) Connect the 2 engine wire clamps to the clamp brackets.
(b) Connect the DLC1.
(c) Connect the igniter connector.
(d) Connect the ground cable to the bracket on the cylinder
block.
(e) Connect the engine wire clamp to the wire clip of the gen-
erator.
(f) Connect the generator wire.