2003 LEXUS LS430 light

Fig. 142: Removing Trim Cover
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c. Remove the rear floor finish plate (see OVERHAUL
).
d. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker
with a plastic-faced hammer.
e. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 ft.lbf)

Fig. 89: Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise
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d. Using SST, loosen the tension between the camshaft timing pulley (RH bank) and crankshaft
timing pulley by slightly turning the camshaft timing pulley counterclockwise.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00350)
e. Disconnect the belt from the timing belt idler No. 1, and remove the belt.

Fig. 112: Prying Out Gasket Using Screwdriver
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41.INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET
a. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the upper edge of the
cylinder head cover.
SST 09950-60010, 09950-70010 (09951-00240, 09951-00440, 09951-07100, 09952-06010)
b. Apply a light coat of MP grease to the gasket lip.
c. Return the 4 ventilation case claws to its ori
ginal position.

Fig. 137: Placing Cylinder Head Gasket
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c. Install the cylinder head bolts.
HINT:
The cylinder head bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps (steps (3) and (5)).
If any cylinder head bolt is broken or deformed, replace it.
1. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the cylinder head bolts.
2. Install the plate washer to the cylinder head bolt.
3. Install and uniformly tighten the 10 cylinder head bolts on one side of the cylinder head in several
passes in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 59 N.m (602 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf)
If any one of the cylinder head bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the cylinder
head bolt.

Fig. 141: Placing Cylinder Head On Cylinder Head Gasket
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c. Install the cylinder head bolts.
HINT:
The cylinder head bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps (steps (3) and (5)).
If any cylinder head bolt is broken or deformed, replace it.
1. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the cylinder head bolts.
2. Install the plate washer to the cylinder head bolt.
3. Install and uniformly tighten the 10 cylinder head bolts on one side of the cylinder head in several
passes in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 59 N.m (602 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf)
If any one of the cylinder head bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the cylinder
head bolt.

Fig. 151: Pushing Camshaft Setting Oil Seal
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11. Install a new seal washer to the bearing cap bolts (A and B).
12. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the bearing cap bolts
(D and E).
Bolt length:
94 mm (3.70 in.) for A with seal washer
72 mm (2.83 in.) for B with seal washer
25 mm (0.98 in.) for C
52 mm (2.05 in.) for D
38 mm (1.50 in.) for E

Fig. 161: Pushing Camshaft Setting Oil Seal
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10. Install a new seal washer to the bearing cap bolts (A and B).
11. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the bearing cap bolts (D and
E).
Bolt length:
94 mm (3.70 in.) for A with seal washer
72 mm (2.83 in.) for B with seal washer
25 mm (0.98 in.) for C
52 mm (2.05 in.) for D
38 mm (1.50 in.) for E

Fig. 169: Aligning Timing Marks
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HINT:
Turn the camshaft timing pulleys slightly clockwise to make installation of the timing belt
easier.
Camshaft timing pulley of LH bank: 1/2 of a tooth
Camshaft timin
g pulley of RH bank: 1 tooth