2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 380: Measuring Cam Lobe Height Using Micrometer 
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c. Inspect the journal diameter of the camshaft. 
1. Using a micrometer, measure the journal diamete

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 381: Measuring Journal Diameter Using Micrometer 
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2. Using a micrometer, measure the journal diameter for the camshaft timing tube.  
Journal diamete

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 382: Measuring Journal Diameter Using Micrometer (1 Of 2) 
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If the 
journal diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 383: Measuring Journal Diameter Using Micrometer ( Of 2) 
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 384: Checking Timing Tube Turns Smoothly 
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e. Install the timing tube to the No. 3 camshaft, and check that the timing tube turns smoothly. 
If necess

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 385: Identifying Plastigage 
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6. Remove the bearing caps.  
7. Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.  
STANDARD OIL CLEARANCE:  
STANDARD OIL CL

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual g. Completely remove the Plastigage.  
h. Remove the camshaft.  
i. Remove the camshaft timing tube from the No. 3 camshaft.  
Fig. 386: Measuring Plastigage At Widest Point
 
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual 4. Remove the No. 3 camshaft.  
5. Remove the camshaft timing tube from the No. 3 camshaft.  
Fig. 387: Measuring Thrust Clearance Using Dial Indicator
 
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