2000 LEXUS GS400 oil dipstick

SF0O2±04
B01664
B01588
VSV Connect
Vacuum Hose
P02688
Ohmmeter
Continuity
P02687
Ohmmeter
No Continuity SF±54
± SFI (2JZ±GE)VSV FOR ACOUSTIC CONTROL INDUCTION
SYSTEM (ACIS)
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER
Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.
2. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T
(See page EM±62)
3. REMOVE VACUUM CONTROL VALVE SET
(a) Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the vacuum tank from
the intake manifold.
(b) Disconnect VSV connector and vacuum hoses, and re-
move the vacuum control valve set.
4. REMOVE VSV
Remove the screw, vacuum hose and VSV.
5. INSPECT VSV
(a) Inspect the VSV for open circuit.
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity be-
tween the terminals.
Resistance: 38.5 ± 44.5 W at 20°C (68°F)
If there is no continuity, replace the VSV.
(b) Inspect the 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.

P02689
Air
E
Filter
P02690
Air
E
F
Battery
± SFI (2JZ±GE)VSV FOR ACOUSTIC CONTROL INDUCTION
SYSTEM (ACIS)SF±55
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(c) Inspect the VSV operation.
(1) Check that air flows from port E to the filter.
(2) Apply battery positive voltage across the terminals.
(3) Check that air flows from ports E to F.
6. REINSTALL VSV
(a) Install the VSV with the screw to the vacuum tank.
(b) Install the vacuum hose.
7. REINSTALL VACUUM CONTROL VALVE SET
Torque: 21 N´m (210 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
8. REINSTALL OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T
HINT:
Using a new O±ring.
9. REINSTALL SEGINE COVER
Reinstall the engine cover with the 4 nuts.

SF0O9±04
B08975
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part
Knock Sensor 1
44 (450, 33)
Knock Sensor Connector
44 (450, 33)
Knock Sensor 2
Knock Sensor Connector
Engine Wire Clamp

O±Ring
Oil Dipstick and Guide for A/TPS Pump Rear Stay
Starter
Starter ConnectorClamp Bracket
Starter Wire
Engine Cover
SF±62
± SFI (2JZ±GE)KNOCK SENSOR
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KNOCK SENSOR
COMPONENTS

SF0OA±04
B09503
SST
P01630
OhmmeterNo Continuity
± SFI (2JZ±GE)KNOCK SENSOR
SF±63
1529 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER
Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.
2. REMOVE PS PUMP REAR STAY
3. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 1
(a) Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
(b) Using SST, remove the knock sensor.
SST 09816±30010
4. REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T
(See page EM±62)
5. REMOVE STARTER (See page ST±4)
6. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR 2 (See step 2)
7. INSPECT KNOCK SENSORS
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is no continuity between
the terminal and body.
If there is continuity, replace the sensor.
8. REINSTALL KNOCK SENSORS
(a) Using SST, install the knock sensor.
SST 09816±30010
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the knock sensor connector.
9. REINSTALL STARTER (See page ST±16)
10. REINSTALL OIL DIPSTICK AND GUIDE FOR A/T
HINT:
Use a new O±ring.
11. REINSTALL PS PUMP REAR STAY
Torque: 39.2 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
12. REINSTALL ENGINE COVER
Reinstall the engine cover with the 4 nuts.

SR0DH±01
F03835
R07281
Normal Abnormal
R11361
5 mm (0.2 in.) or less
Engine Idling Engine Stopped SR±4
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
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INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir cap dipstick.
If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering sys-
tem. (See page SR±3)
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system.
(See page SR±3)
(i) Check the fluid level.