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AC0WL±01
AC±26
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING UNIT
2711 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Wire harness
(b) Drain hose
2. REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR
(a) Remove the screw and clamp.
(b) Pull out the heater radiator.
3. REMOVE BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL RELAY
Remove the screw and blower motor control relay.
4. REMOVE AIR MIX SERVOMOTORS
Remove the 6 screws and both servomotors.
5. REMOVE AIR OUTLET SERVOMOTOR
Remove the 2 screws and servomotor.
6. REMOVE EXPANSION VALVE
(a) Pry out the packing.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Do not reuse the packing.
(b) Using SST, remove the 2 bolts, then separate the expansion valve, tube connector and tube and ac-
cessory.
SST 07110±61050
Torque: 4.1N´m (42 kgf´cm, 36 in.´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 4 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them to the valve.
7. REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor with bracket plate.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(c) Release the 2 claws and sensor from bracket plate.
8. REMOVE EVAPORATOR
(a) Using SST, remove the 2 bolts and tube and accessory.
SST 07110±61050
Torque: 4.1N´m (42 kgf´cm, 36 in.´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them to the tube.
(b) Remove the 4 screws and cover.
(c) Pull out the evaporator.
(d) Remove the plate from evaporator.
HINT:
At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
If evaporator is replaced, add compressor oil to evaporator.
Add 40 cc (1.4fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND±OIL 8 or equivalent
9. REMOVE INSULATOR FROM HEATER CASE
10. REMOVE AIR DUCT
Remove the 4 screws and duct.
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AT05Y±01
D00910
Q07487
SST
AT0103
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
AT±5
1953 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
ON±VEHICLE REPAIR
CAUTION:
When working with FIPG material, you must observe the follow-
ing items.
Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old
FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose
material.
Clean both sealing surfaces with a non±residue solvent.
Apply FIPG in an approx. 1 mm (0.04 in.) wide bead along
the sealing surface.
Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application.
Otherwise, the FIPG material must be removed and reap-
plied.
1. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG WITH GASKET AND DRAIN
AT F
2. REMOVE OIL PAN
NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
(a) Remove the 19 bolts.
(b) Install the blade of SST between the transmission case
and oil pan, cut off applied sealer, and remove the oil pan.
SST 09032±00100
NOTICE:
When removing the oil pan, be careful not to damage the oil
pan flange.
3. EXAMINE PARTICLES IN PAN
Remove the magnets and use them to collect steel particles.
Carefully look at the foreign matter and particles in the pan and
on the magnets to anticipate the type of wear you will find in the
transmission.
Steel (magnetic) ... bearing, gear and clutch plate wear
Brass (non±magnetic) ... bushing wear
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D00752
D00753
D00909
D00916
D00909
AT±6
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1954 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
4. REMOVE OIL STRAINER
NOTICE:
Be careful as some fluid will come out of the oil strainer.
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and oil strainer.
(b) Remove the 3 gaskets from the oil strainer.
5. REMOVE SOLENOID WIRING WITH ATF TEMPERA-
TURE SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
(b) Remove the bolt and clamp.
(c) Disconnect the 7 connectors from the solenoid valves.
(d) Remove the bolt and pull out the solenoid connector.
6. INSTALL SOLENOID WIRING WITH ATF TEMPERA-
TURE SENSOR
(a) Install the solenoid connector with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(b) Connect the 7 connectors to the solenoid valves.
(c) Install the clamp with the bolt.
Torque: 6.4 N´m (65 kgf´cm, 56 in.´lbf)
(d) Connect the ATF temperature sensor.
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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)
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I04250
Combination Meter Wiring Circuit ± 1
:Speedometer
:Tachometer
:Fuel Receiver Gauge
:Engine Coolant
Temperature
Receiver Gauge
Speed Control Unit
CLOCK
to GAUGE Fuse
to MPX±B Fuse
to SRS Fuse
Tilt and Telescopic ECU
Body ECU NO.2ECM (GS400)
Ignitor (GS300)
Fuel Main Sender GaugeGround
Fuel Sub Sender Gauge
Light Control Rheostat
Illuminations
ABS, TRAC and VSC ECU
ABS, TRAC and VSC ECU Speed Signal Passenger seat
belt warning
Rr LIGHTS
SEAT BELT
OIL PRESS
OIL LEVEL
DOOR IG+
SRS +BA/T P
A/T R
A/T N
A/T D
A/T 4
A/T 3
A/T 2
A/T L
CRUISE MPX+BIG+IG+
5V
+B
to ECUto
PANEL
Fuse B4
B5
B6
B9
A5
A17A3A8 B16
LCDECU S
T
F
E
Power Source
Brake
Buzzer A11A2 A1 A6
B1
B13
B14A4
B22 ECU
ECU
ECU
S
T
F
E
CHARGE
FUEL LVL
ECT PWR
ECT SNOW TAIL or HEAD
Ground IG+IG+ IG+ IG+
+B
± BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
BE±83
2384 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
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I04091
F
E1
2
1/2
I04094
A
D
C
B
I01277
Battery Ignition
SwitchWarning Light
Wire Harness Side
1 BE±98
± BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
2399 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
13. INSPECT FUEL SUB SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 for each
float position.
Float position mm (in.)Resistance (W)
F: Approx. 9.5 (0.37) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 2.0 ± 1.0
1/2: Approx. 110.5 (4.35) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 33.0 ± 3.0
E: Approx. 206.5 (8.13) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 61.3 ± 1.0
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the sub sender
gauge.
14. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RE-
CEIVER GAUGE OPERATION (See page DI±754)
15. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RE-
CEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to
the stopper.
Tester connectionResistance (W)
A ± B140 ± 185
C ± D130 ± 175
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
HINT:
This circuit includes the diode.
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
16. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the warning switch and
ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning
light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb.
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EM0D1±05
A11132
Compression Tester
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)COMPRESSION
EM±3
1357 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
COMPRESSION
INSPECTION
HINT:
If there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel
economy, measure the compression pressure.
1. WARM UP AND STOP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. REMOVE ENGINE COVER
Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.
3. DISCONNECT IGNITION COILS AND HIGH±TENSION
CORD SET ASSEMBLY (See page IG±7)
4. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS
5. DISCONNECT INJECTOR CONNECTORS
6. CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION
(a) Insert a compression tester into the spark plug hole.
(b) While cranking the engine, measure the compression
pressure.
HINT:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine revolutions
of 250 rpm or more.
(c) Repeat steps (a) through (b) for each cylinder.
NOTICE:
This measurement must be done in as short a time as pos-
sible.
Compression:
1,324 kPa (13.5 kgf/cm
2, 192 psi) or more
Minimum pressure:
1,079 kPa (11.0 kgf/cm
2, 156 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 14 psi) or less
(d) If the cylinder compression in 1 or more cylinders is low,
pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through
the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a) through (b) for
the cylinder with low compression.
If adding oil helps the compression, it is likely that
the piston rings and/or cylinder bore are probably
worn or damaged.
If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or
seating improper, or there may be leakage past the
gasket.
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P04793
SST
EM0DM±03
P04799
Oil Hole
EM6535
P02143
P04473
EM±88
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)CYLINDER BLOCK
1442 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE CONNECTING ROD BUSHING
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
SST 09222±30010
(b) Align the oil holes of a new bushing and the connecting
rod.
(c) Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.
SST 09222±30010
(d) Using a pin hole grinder, bore the bushing to obtain the
standard specified clearance (See page EM±83) be-
tween the bushing and piston pin.
(e) Check the piston pin fit at room temperature.
Coat the piston pin with engine oil and push it into the con-
necting rod with your thumb.
2. REPLACE CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL
HINT:
There are 2 methods (a) and (b) to replace the oil seal as fol-
lows:
(a) If the oil pump is removed form the cylinder block.
(1) Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.