2003 LEXUS LS430 Factory Repair Manual

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 420: Prying Out Snap Rings Using Small Screwdriver,  
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e. Gradually heat the piston to approximately 60°C (140°F).

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 421: Heating Piston 
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f. Using a plastic-faced hammer and brass bar, lightly tap out the piston and pin. Then remove the 
connecting rod.  
HINT: 
The

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 422: Removing Connecting Rod 
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6.INSPECT CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE 
a. Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the cranksh

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 423: Measuring Thrust Clearance Using Dial Indicator 
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 424: Removing Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 425: Identifying Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 
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b. Uniformly loosen and remove the 20 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the 
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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Fig. 426: Prying Out Crankshaft Bearing Cap 
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Be sure to organize the bearing caps and lower thrust washers in such a way that they can be 
reinstalled exa

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LEXUS LS430 2003  Factory Repair Manual Keep the upper bearings together with the cylinder block.  
f. Clean each crankshaft journal and bearing.  
g. Check each crankshaft journal and bearing for pitting and scratches. 
If the journal or b