2000 LEXUS GS400 differential

B06842
Air
Air Inlet Line Hose
B06803
Push
PinchPinch
A A
B06791
B06792Air
Purge Port
Air Drain Port
EVAP Port
Cap
Vent Port
EC±10
± EMISSION CONTROL (2JZ±GE)EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CONTROL SYSTEM
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7. CHECK AIR INLET LINE
(a) Disconnect the air inlet line hose from the charcoal canis-
ter.
(b) Check that there is ventilation in the air inlet line.
(c) Reconnect the air inlet line hose to the charcoal canister.
8. REMOVE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the RH rear drive shaft from the differential.
(See page SA±52)
(b) Remove the charcoal canister assembly.
(1) Disconnect the vapor pressure sensor connector.
(2) Disconnect the VSV connector for vapor pressure
sensor.
(3) Disconnect the purge line hose, EVAP line hose
and air inlet line from the charcoal canister.
(4) Disconnect the vent line hose from the charcoal
canister.
Push the connector deep inside, pinch portion A,
and pull out the connector.
(5) Disconnect the air drain hose from the chanister
tank.
(6) Remove the 3 nuts and the charcoal canister as-
sembly.
9. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
(a) Visually check the charcoal canister for cracks or dam-
age.
(b) Inspect the charcoal canister operation.
(1) Plug the vent port with a cap.
(2) While holding the purge port closed, blow air (1.76
kPa, 18 gf/cm
2, 0.26 psi) into the EVAP port and
check that air flows from the air drain port.

B06793Air
Purge Port
EVAP
Port
Air Drain PortAir Inlet Port
B06794
Vacuum
Purge Port
Air Inlet Port
B06795Vacuum
Purge Port
EVAP
Port Air Inlet Port
± EMISSION CONTROL (2JZ±GE)EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CONTROL SYSTEM
EC±11
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(3) While holding the purge port and the air drain port
closed, blow air (1.76 kPa, 18 gf/cm
2, 0.26 psi) into
the EVAP port and check that air does not flow from
the air inlet port.
(4) Apply vacuum (3.43 kPa, 25.7 mmHg, 1.01 in.Hg)
to the purge port, check that the vacuum does not
decrease when the air inlet port is closed, and
check that the vacuum decreases when the air inlet
port is released.
(5) While holding the air inlet port closed, apply vacuum
(3.43 kPa, 25.7 mmHg, 1.01 in.Hg) to the EVAP port
and check that air flows into the purge port.
If operation is not as specified, replace the charcoal canister.
10. INSPECT VSV FOR EVAP
(See page SF±52)
11. INSPECT VSV FOR VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR
(See page SF±57)
12. INSPECT VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR
(See page SF±61)
13. REINSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the charcoal canister assembly.
(b) Connect the RH rear drive shaft to the differential.
(See page SA±59)

IN04Q±07
IN±36
± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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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

± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
IN±37
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Curb Weight
DCDirect Current
DEFDefogger
DFLDeflector
DIFF.Differential
DIFF. LOCKDifferential Lock
D/INJDirect Injection
DLIDistributorless Ignition
DOHCDouble Over Head Cam
DPDash Pot
DSDead Soak
DSPDigital Signal Processor
EBDElectronic Brake Force Distribution
ECAMEngine Control And Measurement System
ECDElectronic Controlled Diesel
ECDYEddy Current Dynamometer
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDElectro±Deposited Coating
EDICElectric Diesel Injection Control
EDUElectronic Driving Unit
EFIElectronic Fuel Injection
E/GEngine
EGR±VMEgr±Vacuum Modulator
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
ENGEngine
ESAElectronic Spark Advance
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
EVPEvaporator
E±VRVElectric Vacuum Regulating Valve
EXHExhaust
FEFuel Economy
FFFront±Engine Front±Wheel±Drive
F/GFuel Gage
FIPGFormed In Place Gasket
FLFusible Link
F/PFuel Pump
FPUFuel Pressure Up
FrFront
FRFront±Engine Rear±Wheel±Drive
F/WFlywheel
FW/DFlywheel Damper
FWDFront±Wheel±Drive
GASGasoline
GNDGround
HACHigh Altitude Compensator
H/BHatchback

IN±38
± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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High Current Fuse
HIHigh
HIDHigh Intensity Discharge (Head Lamp)
HSGHousing
HTHard Top
HWSHeated Windshield System
IACIdle Air Control
ICIntegrated circuit
IDIIndirect Diesel Injection
IFSIndependent Front Suspension
IGIgnition
IIAIntegrated Ignition Assembly
INIntake (Manifold, Valve)
INTIntermittent
I/PInstrument Panel
IRSIndependent Rear Suspension
J/BJunction Block
J/CJunction Connector
KDKick±Down
LANLocal Area Network
LBLiftback
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LHLeft±Hand
LHDLeft±Hand Drive
L/H/WLength, Height, Width
LLCLong±Life Coolant
LNGLiquified Natural Gas
LOLow
LPGLiquified Petroleum Gas
LSDLimited Slip Differential
LSP & PVLoad Sensing Proportioning And Bypass Valve
LSPVLoad Sensing Proportioning Valve
MAX.Maximum
MICMicrophone
MILMalfunction Indicator Lamp
MIN.Minimum
MPMultipurpose
MPXMultiplex Communication System
M/TManual Transmission
MTMount
MTGMounting
NNeutral
NANatural Aspiration
No.Number
O/DOverdrive

IN±42
± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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Heated Oxygen SensorHeated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
IACIdle Air ControlIdle Speed Control (ISC)
IATIntake Air TemperatureIntake or Inlet Air Temperature
ICMIgnition Control Module±
IFIIndirect Fuel InjectionIndirect Injection (IDL)
IFSInertia Fuel±Shutoff±
ISCIdle Speed Control±
KSKnock SensorKnock Sensor
MAFMass Air FlowAir Flow Meter
MAPManifold Absolute PressureManifold Pressure
Intake Vacuum
MCMixture Control
Electric Bleed Air Control Valve (EBCV)
Mixture Control Valve (MCV)
Electric Air Control Valve (EACV)
MDPManifold Differential Pressure±
MFIMultiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
MILMalfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine Lamp
MSTManifold Surface Temperature±
MVZManifold Vacuum Zone±
NVRAMNon±Volatile Random Access Memory±
O2SOxygen SensorOxygen Sensor, O2 Sensor (O2S)
OBDOn±Board DiagnosticOn±Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
OCOxidation Catalytic ConverterOxidation Catalyst Convert (OC), CCo
OPOpen LoopOpen Loop
PAIRPulsed Secondary Air InjectionAir Suction (AS)
PCMPowertrain Control Module±
PNPPark/Neutral Position±
PROMProgrammable Read Only Memory±
PSPPower Steering Pressure±
PTOXPeriodic Trap OxidizerDiesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Diesel Particulate Trap (DPT)
RAMRandom Access MemoryRandom Access Memory (RAM)
RMRelay Module±
ROMRead Only MemoryRead Only Memory (ROM)
RPMEngine SpeedEngine Speed
SCSuperchargerSupercharger
SCBSupercharger BypassE±ABV
SFISequential Multiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Sequential Injection
SPLSmoke Puff Limiter±
SRIService Reminder Indicator±
SRTSystem Readiness Test±
STScan Tool±
TBThrottle BodyThrottle Body
TBIThrottle Body Fuel InjectionSingle Point Injection
Central Fuel Injection (Ci)
TCTurbochargerTurbocharger
TCCTorque Converter ClutchTorque Converter

IN04O±03
B02385
Front
JACK POSITION
PANTOGRAPH JACK POSITION
SUPPORT POSITIONFront
RearFront crossmember
Differential carrier
CAUTION : When jacking±up the front and rear, make sure the car is
not carrying any extra weight.
Safety stand and swing arm type lift
IN±8
± INTRODUCTIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS

MA01S±01
± MAINTENANCECHASSIS
MA±7
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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)