2003 LEXUS LS430 engine

13.DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
14.REMOVE RADIATOR ASSY (See REPLACEMENT
)
15.DISCONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSY NO.2 (See REPLACEMENT
)
16.REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (See REPLACEMENT
)
17.DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
a. Disconnect the engine wire from the ECM box.
b. Remove the nut, and disconnect the generator wire from the generator.
c. Disconnect the wire for generator wire from the wire clamp on generator.
d. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the ground cable from the stay on the generator.
e. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the PS oil hose from the No. 1 oil pan.
f. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the ground strap from the body.
18.DISCONNECT AIR HOSE NO.5
19.DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE NO.2
20.DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE A
21.DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A (FROM HEATER UNIT)
22.DISCONNECT VANE PUMP OIL RESERVOIR ASSY
23.DISCONNECT VANE PUMP ASSY
a. Disconnect the 2 PS air hoses.
b. Remove the 2 screws and RH engine under cover.
c. Disconnect the PS oil pressure switch connector.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and nut, and disconnect the pump from the engine.
e. Support the pump securely.
24.DISCONNECT COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSY
a. Disconnect the compressor connector.
b. Disconnect the wire clamp from the wire bracket on the compressor.
c. Remove the bolt, nut and stay.
d. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the wire bracket from the compressor.
e. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the compressor from the engine.
f. Support the cooler compressor securely.
25.REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER
a. Remove the 4 bolts and brace center.
26.REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (See REPLACEMENT
)
27.REMOVE W/ CATALYST CONVERTER ASSY
28.REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1
29.REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE HEAT INSULATOR
30.REMOVE PROPELLER W/ CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (See OVERHAUL
)
31.REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSY
32.REMOVE STEERING SLIDING W/ SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSY

c. Suspend the PS gear housing securely.
Fig. 35: Disconnecting PS Gear Housing From Front Frame

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42.REMOVE ENGINE W/ TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the nut and No. 1 V-bank cover bracket from the No. 2 engine hanger.
b. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.

Fig. 36: Removing Engine W/ Transmission Assembly
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c. Remove the 2 hole plugs.
d. Remove the 4 nuts holding the engine mounting insulator to the front suspension cross member.
e. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and rear en
gine mounting member.

Fig. 37: Identifying Bolts
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f. Lift the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.
HINT:
Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hose and cable.
g. Place the engine and transmission assy onto the stand.

Fig. 38: Lifting Engine Out Of Vehicle
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43.DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
a. Disconnect the engine wire from the transmission.
1. Disconnect the VSV connector.
2. Disconnect the PNP switch connector.
3. Disconnect the solenoid connector.
4. Disconnect the direct clutch speed sensor connector.
5. Disconnect the engine wire from the 3 wire clamps.
6. Disconnect the oil level sensor connector.
44.REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER TUBE SUB-ASSY
45.REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
46.REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
47.REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSY
a. Remove the torque converter clutch bolts.
1. Remove the 2 bolts and fl
ywheel housing under cover.

2. Turn the crankshaft damper bolt to gain access to each bolt.
3. Hold the crankshaft damper bolt with a wrench, and remove the 6 bolts.
b. Remove the 10 bolts and ground strap.
c. Remove the transmission together with the torque converter clutch from the engine.
Fig. 39: Removing Flywheel Housing Under Cover

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48.REMOVE DRIVE PLATE & RING GEAR SUB-ASSY
a. Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, ring gear and front spacer.
49.INSTALL ENGINE STAND
50.REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSY (See REPLACEMENT
)
51.REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSY
a. Disconnect the VSV connector for EVAP.
b. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the VSV for EVAP.
c. Remove the bolt, disconnect the VSV for EVAP from the upper intake manifold.
d. Remove the bolt and V-bank cover bracket No. 2.
e. Remove the bolt and V-
bank cover bracket No. 3.

Fig. 41: Identifying VSV Connector For ACIS
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i. Remove the 4 bolts, and disconnect the engine wire protector (LH side) from the upper intake
manifold and camshaft bearing cap.
j. Disconnect the 2 wire clamps on the engine wire (RH side) from the brackets on the RH delivery
pipe.
k. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the engine wire protector (rear side) from the rear water bypass
joint and RH cylinder head.

Fig. 42: Disconnecting Engine Wire Protector (LH Side) From Upper Intake Manifold
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l. Disconnect the 8 injector connectors.
m. Remove the 6 bolts, 4 nuts, intake manifold assy and 2 gaskets.
Fig. 43: Identifying Bolts

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52.INSPECT INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSY
a. Upper intake manifold:
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surface contacting the cylinder head
for warpage.
Maximum warpage: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)