2000 LEXUS GS400 transmission

A02743
O±Ring
PullClamp
A09755
Case
Clamp
A02729
A02728
A02730
EM±66
± 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.

A02731
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.

P10474
Rear Plate
EM0DI±05
P10482
18
4
6
2
7
3 5
A02731
Ground
Wire
A02730
EM±68
± 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

A02728
Dark Green
A09755
Case
Clamp
A02761
New O±Ring
PushClamp
A02799
A02795
± 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.

A02796
A02752
A02789
A02791
A02792
(2)
(4)(3)
EM±70
± 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)

IN04S±10
IN±20± INTRODUCTIONHOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED
SYSTEMS
20 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
GENERAL INFORMATION
A large number of ECU controlled systems are used in the LEXUS GS400/GS300. In general, the ECU con-
trolled system is considered to be a very intricate system requiring a high level of technical knowledge and
expert skill to troubleshoot. However, the fact is that if you proceed to inspect the circuits one by one, trouble-
shooting of these systems is not complex. If you have adequate understanding of the system and a basic
knowledge of electricity, accurate diagnosis and necessary repair can be performed to locate and fix the
problem. This manual is designed through emphasis of the above standpoint to help service technicians
perform accurate and effective troubleshooting, and is compiled for the following major ECU controlled sys-
tems:
The troubleshooting procedure and how to make use of it are described on the following pages.
SystemPage
1. Engine 2JZ ± GEDI±1
2. Engine 1UZ ± FEDI±156
3. Automatic TransmissionDI±316
4. ABS & Hydraulic Brake Booster Power Supply SystemDI±387
5. Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) & Brake Assist (BA) SystemDI±473
6. Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering ColumnDI±517
7. Supplemental Restraint SystemDI±550
8. Power Seat Control SystemDI±683
9. Cruise Control SystemDI±704
10.Engine Immobiliser SystemDI±726
11. Combination Meter SystemDI±744
12.Sliding Roof SystemDI±764
13.Body No. 1 Control SystemDI±776
14.Body No. 2 Control SystemDI±820
15.Driver Door Control SystemDI±856
16.Passenger Door Control SystemDI±889
17.Rear Left Door Control SystemDI±921
18.Rear Right Door Control SystemDI±938
19.Multiplex Communication SystemDI±955
20.LEXUS Navigation SystemDI±1022
21.Air Conditioning SystemDI±1059
FOR USING OBDII SCAN TOOL OR LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER

Before using the scan tool or tester, the scan tool's instruction book or tester's operator manual should
be read thoroughly.

If the scan tool or tester cannot communicate with ECU controlled systems when you have connected
the cable of the scan tool or tester to DLC3, turned the ignition switch ON and operated the scan tool,
there is a problem on the vehicle side or tool side.
(1) If communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect the diagnosis
data link line (Bus
line) or ECU power circuit of the vehicle.
(2) If communication is still not possible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem
is probably in the tool itself, so perform the Self Test procedures outline in the Tester Operator's
Manual.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Trouble
Code Check (Make a
note of and then clear)Confirmation
of SymptomsDiagnostic Trouble
Code CheckProblem Condition
Diagnostic Trouble
Code DisplayProblem symptoms
existSame diagnostic
trouble code is
displayedProblem is still occurring in the diagnostic
circuit
Normal code is
displayedThe problem is still occurring in a place
other than in the diagnostic circuit
(The diagnostic trouble code displayed
first is either for a past problem or it is a
secondary problem)
No problem
symptoms existThe problem occurred in the diagnostic
circuit in the past
Normal Code DisplayProblem symptoms
existNormal code is
displayedThe problem is still occurring in a place
other than in the diagnostic circuit
No problem
symptoms existNormal code is
displayedThe problem occurred in a place other
than in the diagnostic circuit in the past
± INTRODUCTIONHOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED
SYSTEMSIN±23
23 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
2. SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
The diagnostic system in the LEXUS GS400/GS300 fulfills various functions. The first function is the Diag-
nostic Trouble Code Check in which a malfunction in the signal circuits to the ECU is stored in code in the
ECU memory at the time of occurrence, to be output by the technician during troubleshooting. Another func-
tion is the Input Signal Check which checks if the signals from various switches are sent to the ECU correctly.
By using these check functions, the problem areas can be narrowed down quickly and troubleshooting can
be performed effectively. Diagnostic functions are incorporated in the following systems in the LEXUS
GS400/GS300.
SystemDiagnostic Trouble
Code CheckInput Signal Check
(Sensor Check)Diagnostic Test
Mode (Active Test)
Engine (2JZ±GE)
Engine (1UZ±FE)
Automatic Transmission
ABS & Hydraulic Brake Booster Power Supply System
Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) & Brake Assist (BA) System
Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column
Supplemental Restraint System
Cruise Control System
Engine Immobiliser System
Multiplex Communication System
LEXUS Navigation System
Air Conditioning System(with check Mode)
(with check Mode)
(with check Mode)















In diagnostic trouble code check, it is very important to determine whether the problem indicated by the diag-
nostic trouble code is still occurring or occurred in the past but returned to normal at present. In addition,
it must be checked in the problem symptom check whether the malfunction indicated by the diagnostic
trouble code is directly related to the problem symptom or not. For this reason, the diagnostic trouble codes
should be checked before and after the symptom confirmation to determine the current conditions, as shown
in the table below. If this is not done, it may, depending on the case, result in unnecessary troubleshooting
for normally operating systems, thus making it more difficult to locate the problem, or in repairs not pertinent
to the problem. Therefore, always follow the procedure in correct order and perform the diagnostic trouble
code check.

IN04Q±07
IN±36
± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
36 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TERMS
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
AbbreviationsMeaning
ABSAnti±Lock Brake System
ACAlternating Current
ACCAccessory
ACISAcoustic Control Induction System
ACSDAutomatic Cold Start Device
A.D.D.Automatic Disconnecting Differential
A/FAir±Fuel Ratio
AHCActive Height Control Suspension
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
ALTAlternator
AMPAmplifier
ANTAntenna
APPROX.Approximately
A/TAutomatic Transmission (Transaxle)
AT FAutomatic Transmission Fluid
AUTOAutomatic
AUXAuxiliary
AV GAverage
AV SAdaptive Variable Suspension
BABrake Assist
BACSBoost Altitude Compensation System
BATBattery
BDCBottom Dead Center
B/LBi±Level
B/SBore±Stroke Ratio
BTDCBefore Top Dead Center
BVSVBimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve
Calif.California
CBCircuit Breaker
CCoCatalytic Converter For Oxidation
CDCompact Disc
CFCornering Force
CGCenter Of Gravity
CHChannel
COMB.Combination
CPECoupe
CPSCombustion Pressure Sensor
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CRSChild Restraint System
CTRCenter
C/VCheck Valve
CVControl Valve