2000 LEXUS GS400 check engine

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

EM0D4±01
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)IDLE SPEED
EM±13
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IDLE SPEED
INSPECTION
1. INITIAL CONDITIONS
(a) Engine at normal operating temperature
(b) Air cleaner installed
(c) All pipes and hoses of air induction system connected
(d) All accessories switched OFF
(e) All vacuum lines properly connected
(f) SFI system wiring connectors fully plugged
(g) Ignition timing checked correctly
(h) Transmission in neutral position
2. CONNECT LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER OR OBDII SCAN TOOL (See page EM±12)
3. INSPECT IDLE SPEED
(a) Race the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approx. 90 seconds.
(b) Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
If the idle speed is not as specified, check the throttle body.
4. DISCONNECT LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER OR OBDII SCAN TOOL

A02656
A02671
Timing MarkSub Timing Mark
60°
Turn
A02660
Dot
Mark
30°Timing
MarkDot
Mark
30°Timing
Mark
A02653
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
EM±17
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10. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO APPROX. 60°/ BTDC COM-
PRESSION
(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing
mark º0º of the No.1 timing belt cover.
NOTICE:
Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
(b) Check that the timing marks (TDC mark) of the camshaft
timing pulleys are aligned with the timing marks of the
No.4 timing belt cover.
If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°).
(c) Turn the crankshaft pulley 60° counterclockwise to place
the sub timing mark (60° mark BTDC) on the crankshaft
pulley at the timing mark º0º position of the No.1 timing
belt cover.
NOTICE:
If the timing belt is disengaged, having the crankshaft
pulley at the wrong angle can cause the piston head and
valve head to come into contact with each other when you
remove the camshaft timing pulleys (steps 11 to 17), thus
resulting damage. So, always set the crankshaft pulley at
the correct angle.
(d) Check that the dot marks (60° mark BTDC) of the cam-
shaft timing pulleys are aligned with the timing marks of
the No.4 timing belt cover.
(e) Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the crankshaft pulley.
11. REMOVE TIMING BELT FROM CAMSHAFT TIMING
PULLEYS
HINT:
(Re±using timing belt):
Place matchmarks on the timing belt and camshaft timing pul-
leys as shown in the illustration.

EM0D7±03
EM0126
No!
P02283
Turn
P02075
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
EM±21
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIMING BELT
NOTICE:

Do not bend, twist or turn the timing belt inside out.
Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact with
oil, water or steam.

Do not utilize timing belt tension when installing or re-
moving the mount bolt of the camshaft timing pulley.
If there are any defects, as shown in the illustrations, check the
following points.
(a) Premature parting

Check for proper installation.

Check the timing cover gasket for damage and
proper installation.
(b) If the belt teeth are cracked or damaged, check to see if
either camshaft is locked.
(c) If there is noticeable wear or cracks on the belt face,
check to see if there are nicks on the side of the idler
pulley lock.
(d) If there is wear or damage on only one side of the belt,
check the belt guide and the alignment of each pulley.
(e) If there is noticeable wear on the belt teeth, check timing
cover for damage and check gasket has been installed
correctly and for foreign material on the pulley teeth.
If necessary, replace the timing belt.
2. INSPECT IDLER PULLEY
(a) Visually check the seal portion of the idler pulley for oil
leakage.
If leakage is found, replace the idler pulley.
(b) Check the turning smoothness of the idler pulley.
If necessary, replace the idler pulley.
3. INSPECT DRIVE BELT TENSIONER
Check the turning smoothness of the tensioner.
If necessary, replace the tensioner.
4. INSPECT TIMING BELT TENSIONER
(a) Visually check tensioner for oil leakage.
HINT:
If there is only the faintest trace of oil on the seal on the push
rod side, the tensioner is all right.
If leakage is found, replace tensioner.

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P02175Protrusion EM±22
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
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(b) Hold the tensioner with both hands and push the push rod
strongly against the floor or wall to check that it doesn't
move.
If the push rod moves, replace the tensioner.
(c) Measure the protrusion of the push rod from the housing
end.
Protrusion: 8.0 ± 8.8 mm (0.315 ± 0.346 in.)
If the protrusion is not as specified, replace the tensioner.

EM0D8±04
A02644
Inward
A02720
A0264110 mm Hexagon Wrench
Adhesive
A02658
Timing
Mark
Dot Mark
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± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
EM±23
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley.
(b) Slide on the timing pulley facing the flange side inward.
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the sensor part of the crankshaft timing
pulley.
(c) Install the timing belt plate with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
2. INSTALL IDLER PULLEY
(a) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the pivot bolt.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833±00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the plate washer
and pulley with the pivot bolt.
Torque: 35 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(c) Check that the pulley bracket moves smoothly.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT
NOTICE:
The engine should be cold.
(a) Use the crankshaft pulley bolt to turn the crankshaft, and
align the dot mark on the crankshaft timing pulley and the
timing mark on the oil pump body.
(b) Remove any oil or water on the crankshaft timing pulley
and idler pulley, and keep them clean.
(c) Install the timing belt on the crankshaft timing pulley and
idler pulley.
HINT:
When re±using timing belt:
Align the matchmarks of the crankshaft timing pulley and timing
belt, and install the belt with the arrow pointing in the direction
of engine revolution.

A02643
A02657
60°45°
15° (Set Key Groove Angle)
Timing Mark
Sub
Timing
Mark
A02648
Align
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30° EM±24
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
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4. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE
Install the guide, facing the cup side outward.
5. INSTALL NO.1 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Install the gasket to the timing belt cover.
(b) Install the timing belt cover with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
6. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley,
and slide on the pulley.
(b) Check that the sub timing mark (60° mark BTDC) of the
crankshaft pulley is aligned with the timing mark º0º of the
No.1 timing belt cover.
HINT:
At this time, the crankshaft pulley set key groove and the timing
mark (TDC mark) of the crankshaft pulley are as shown the il-
lustration.
(c) Temporarily install the pulley bolt.
7. INSTALL VVT±i (INTAKE CAMSHAFT TIMING)
PULLEY
(a) Align the camshaft knock pin with the VVT±i pulley, and
push the VVT±i pulley by hand until you feel it touch the
bottom.
(b) Check that the outer circumference of the VVT±i pulley
easily rotates through 30°.

A02821
AlignSST
Turn
A02653
A02654
Z02446
1.5 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
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EM±26
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
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(d) Using SST, align the dot mark on the camshaft timing tim-
ing pulley with the timing mark of the No.4 timing belt cov-
er.
SST 09960±10010 (09962±01000, 09963±01000)
14. CONNECT TIMING BELT TO CAMSHAFT TIMING
PULLEYS
HINT:
When re±using timing belt:

Check that the matchmark on the timing belt matches the
end of the No.1 timing belt cover.
If the matchmark does not align, shift the meshing of the
timing belt and crankshaft timing pulley until they align.

Align the matchmarks of the timing belt and camshaft tim-
ing pulleys.
(a) Remove any oil or water on the camshaft timing pulley,
and keep it clean.
(b) Install the timing belt, checking the tension between the
crankshaft timing pulley and intake camshaft timing
pulley.
15. SET TIMING BELT TENSIONER
(a) Using a press, slowly press in the push rod using 981 ±
9,807 N (100 ± 1,000 kgf, 220 ± 2,205 lbf) of force.
(b) Align the holes of the push rod and housing, pass a 1.5
mm hexagon wrench through the holes to keep the push
rod retracted.
(c) Release the press.
(d) Install the dust boot onto the tensioner.