2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 405: Installing Exhaust Valve Using SST 
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b. Using SST, compress the compression spring and place the 2 keepers around the valve stem. 
SST 09202-7002

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 406: Installing Valve Using Hammer 
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COMPONENTS

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 407: Exploded View Of Cylinder Block Assy Components 
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OVERHAUL 
HINT:

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.  
Before installing the parts, apply new engine oil to all sliding and rotating surfaces.  
Replace all gaskets, O-rings and oil seals with new parts.  
1.R

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 409: Measuring Thrust Clearance Using Dial Indicator 
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2.INSPECT CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE 
a. Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust cleara

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 410: Removing Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 
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c. Using the removed connecting rod cap bolts, remove the connecting rod cap and lower bearing by 
wiggling t

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 411: Removing Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 412: Identifying Plastigage 
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