2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 88: Checking Timing Marks 
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3. Using the crankshaft damper bolt, turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately 
50°.  
c. Alternatel
y loosen

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 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

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 90: Turning Camshaft Timing Pulley Counterclockwise Using SST 
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16.INSPECT TIMING BELT 
If there are any defects, as shown in the illustrations, check

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 91: Checking Timing Belt 
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c. If there is noticeable wear or cracks on the belt face, check to see if there are nicks on the side of 
the idler pulley

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 92: Identifying Seal Portion 
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b. Hold the tensioner with both hands and push the push rod strongly as shown to check that it does 
not move. 
If the

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 93: Pushing Push Rod 
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c. Measure the protrusion of the push rod from the housing end.  
Protrusion: 9.5 to 10.5 mm (0.374 to 0.413 in.)  
If the prot

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 94: Measuring Protrusion Of Push Rod From Housing End 
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18.REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.1 
a. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the bolt, i

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 95: Checking Seal Portion Of Idler For Oil Leakage 
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21.REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY 
a. Using SST, remove the timing pulley. 
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