2000 LEXUS GS400 check transmission fluid

D01012
SST
Q08511
SST
D01009
D01008
AT±4
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONEXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL
1952 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
6. INSTALL EXTENSION HOUSING REAR OIL SEAL
(a) Coat the lip of a new oil seal with MP grease.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, drive in the oil seal with the lip
facing downward.
SST 09309±37010
Oil seal depth from flat end: 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
7. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OUTPUT FLANGE
(a) Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09950±60010 (09951±00350), 09950±70010
(09951±07100)
(b) Install the output flange.
(c) Using a 30 mm deeper socket wrench, install and torque
a new nut.
Torque: 126 N´m (1,280 kgf´cm, 93 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Shift the shift lever to P position.
(d) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.
8. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR±10)
9. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND HEAT INSULA-
TOR
1UZ±FE Engine: (See page EM±120)
2JZ±GE Engine: (See page EM±97)
10. FILL AND CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(See page DI±318)

AT069±01
Q03794
AT±32
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (2JZ±GE)
1980 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLA-
TION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure from the distance
from the installed surface of the transmission housing to the
installed surface of the torque converter clutch.
Correct distance: More than 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
If the distance is less than the standard, check for an improper
installation.
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
(See page AT±28)
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect items as follows.

Adjust the shift lever position. (See page DI±318)

Fill ATF and check fluid level. (See page DI±318)

Do the road test. (See page DI±318)

AT06C±01
D01007
AT±38
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (1UZ±FE)
1986 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLA-
TION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance from
the installed surface of the transmission housing to the installed
surface of the torque converter clutch.
Correct distance: More than 17.1 mm (0.673 in.)
If the distance is less than the standard, check for an improper
installation.
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
(See page AT±34)
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect items as follows.

Adjust the shift lever position. (See page DI±318)

Fill ATF and check fluid level. (See page DI±318)

Do the road test. (See page DI±318)

D00753
D00752
D00912
D01917
Seal Breadth 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.)
D00910
ºAº
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
AT±7
1955 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
7. INSTALL OIL STRAINER
(a) Install 3 new gaskets.
(b) Install the oil strainer with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
8. INSTALL OIL PAN
(a) Install the 3 magnets in the indications of the oil pan.
(b) Remove any packing material and be careful not to drop
oil on the contacting surfaces of the transmission case
and oil pan.
(c) Apply FIPG to the oil pan.
FIPG:
Part No. 08826 ± 00090, THREE BOND 1281 or
equivalent
(d) Install the oil pan with the 19 bolts.
Torque: 7.4 N´m (75 kgf´cm, 65 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Replace the only ºAº bolt with a new one.
9. INSTALL DRAIN PLUG WITH NEW GASKET
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
10. FILL FLUID AND CHECK FLUID
(See page DI±318)

D00754
A
CB
B
B
B
C
CA
DB
AT±10
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONVALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1958 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(b) Install the 21 bolts.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 23 mm (0.91 in.)
Bolt B: 28 mm (1.10 in.)
Bolt C: 36 mm (1.42 in.)
Bolt D: 55 mm (2.17 in.)
12. INSTALL SOLENOID WIRING WITH ATF TEMPERA-
TURE SENSOR (See page AT±5)
13. INSTALL OIL STRAINER (See page AT±5)
14. INSTALL OIL PAN (See page AT±5)
15. INSTALL DRAIN PLUG WITH NEW GASKET
Torque: 20 N´m (205 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
16. FILL FLUID AND CHECK FLUID (See page DI±318)

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

MA003±06
MA±4
± MAINTENANCEUNDER HOOD
47 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
UNDER HOOD
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see±through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see±through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

Check the level on the dipstick.

The level should be in the ºHOTº or ºCOLDºrange depending on the fluid temperature.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all positions from ºPº to ºLº,
and then shift into ºPº position.
(c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag. Re±insert the dipstick and check that the
fluid level is in the HOT range.
(d) Do this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 ± 80°C, 158 ± 176°F).
HINT:
Wait until the engine cools down (approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid level after extended driving at
high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located
and corrected.

MA01S±01
± MAINTENANCECHASSIS
MA±7
50 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
CHASSIS
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel freeplay.
(See page SR±8)
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:

Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.

Dust seals and boots are not damaged.

Boot clamps are not loose.
2. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG
(DRIVER'S SIDE: See page RS±15)
(PASSENGER'S SIDE: See page RS±29)
3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
4. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
(b) Make sure the front wheels are in a straight±ahead posi-
tion, and depress the brake pedal.
(c) Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half
a load on the front coil spring.
(d) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
5. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND
DIFFERENTIAL
Visually check the automatic transmission and differential for oil
leakage.
If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair it.
6. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(See page DI±318)
7. REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(See page SA±61)