2000 LEXUS GS400 check engine light

Z03473
Ammeter
Battery
VoltmeterGenerator Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
B01656
Terminal F
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
CH±3
1605 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
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.

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
1366 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
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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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(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
1361 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(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.

A02715
SST
A02702
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)CYLINDER HEAD
EM±51
1405 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(f) Using SST, compress the valve spring and place the 2
keepers around the valve stem.
SST 09202±70020 (09202±00010)
(g) Using a plastic±faced hammer, lightly tap the valve stem
tip to assure proper fit.
3. INSTALL VALVE LIFTERS AND SHIMS
(a) Install the valve lifter and shim.
(b) Check that the valve lifter rotates smoothly by hand.
4. INSTALL ECT SENSOR
Torque: 19.6 N´m (200 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
5. INSTALL CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
6. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER
Torque: 40 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 30 ft´lbf)
7. INSTALL WATER OUTLET WITH WATER BYPASS
HOSE
Install a new gasket and the water outlet with the bolt and 2
nuts.
Torque: 28 N´m (280 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)

EM0DF±04
S02567
S02651
10 mm
Bi±Hexagon
Wrench
12 8 4 2 5 9 13
14 10 1161 3 7
S02643
Front90°
Painted Mark90°
90°
90°
A02699
Knock Pin
UpUp
EM±52
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)CYLINDER HEAD
1406 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
1. PLACE CYLINDER HEAD ON CYLINDER BLOCK
(a) Place a new cylinder head gasket in position on the cylin-
der block.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install it correctly.
(b) Place the cylinder head in position on the cylinder head
gasket.
2. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS
HINT:

The cylinder head bolts are tightened in 2 progressive
steps (steps (c) and (f)).

If any of bolts break or deform, replace them.
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under
the heads of the cylinder head bolts.
(b) Install the 14 plate washers to each cylinder head bolt.
(c) Using a 10 mm bi±hexagon wrench, uniformly tighten the
cylinder head bolts, in several passes, in the sequence
shown.
Torque: 35 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
If any of the bolts do not meet the torque specification, replace
the bolt.
(d) Mark the front of the cylinder head bolt head with paint.
(e) Retighten the cylinder head bolts 90° in the numerical or-
der shown.
(f) Retighten cylinder head bolts by an additional 90° shown.
(g) Check that the painted mark is now turned to the rear.
3. INSTALL CAMSHAFTS
(a) Apply engine oil to the thrust portion of the camshaft.
(b) Place the camshaft on the cylinder head with the cam
lobe facing up as shown.

P02292
A02673
A02679
A02674
P02278
EM±82
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)CYLINDER BLOCK
1436 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
20. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT
(a) Lift out the crankshaft
(b) Remove the upper bearings and upper thrust washers
from the cylinder block.
HINT:
Arrange the main bearing caps, bearings and thrust washers in
the correct order.
21. CHECK FIT BETWEEN PISTON AND PISTON PIN
Try to move the piston back and forth on the piston pin.
If any movement is felt, replace the piston and pin as a set.
22. REMOVE PISTON RINGS
(a) Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression
rings.
(b) Remove the 2 side rails and oil ring expander by hand.
HINT:
Arrange the piston rings in correct order only.
23. DISCONNECT CONNECTING ROD FROM PISTON
(a) Using a small screwdriver, remove the 2 snap rings.
(b) Gradually heat the piston to about 80°C (176°F).
(c) Using a plastic±faced hammer and brass bar, lightly tap
out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
HINT:

The piston and pin are a matched set.

Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and
bearings in the correct order.

P02430
P02160
P02284
11
7
1283
41
25
69
1013
14
P02440
90°Painted Mark
90°
P04472
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)CYLINDER BLOCK
EM±93
1447 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
7. PLACE MAIN BEARING CAP AND LOWER THRUST
WASHERS ON CYLINDER BLOCK
(a) Install the lower thrust washers on the No.4 main bearing
with the grooves facing outward.
(b) Install the main bearing caps in numerical order with the
arrows facing forward.
8. INSTALL MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS
HINT:

The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive
steps (steps (b) and (d)).

If any of the main bearing bolts break or deform, replace
them.
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under
the heads of the main bearing cap bolts.
(b) Install and uniformly tighten the 14 main bearing cap
bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 45 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
If any one of the main bearing cap bolts does not meet the
torque specification, replace the main bearing cap bolt.
(c) Mark the front of the main bearing cap bolt head with
paint.
(d) Retighten the main bearing cap bolts 90° in the numerical
order shown above.
(e) Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the
front.
(f) Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
9. CHECK CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying
the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.020 ± 0.220 mm (0.0008 ± 0.0087 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance:
0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
thrust washers as a set.