2003 LEXUS LS430 check oil

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, idler and plate washer.
19.REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2
a. Remove the bolt and idler.
20.INSPECT TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.1
a. Visually check the seal portion of the idler for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, replace the idler.
b. Check that the idler turns smoothly.
If necessar
y, replace the idler.

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.
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05010)

Fig. 154: Removing Service Bolt
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a. Check the set key of the crankshaft is at the position of 90° counterclockwise from the timing mark
(1 dot mark) of the oil pump body.

Fig. 195: Turning Camshaft Timing Pulley (RH Bank) Using SST
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e. Disconnect the belt from the timing belt idler No. 1, and remove the belt.
26.INSTALL TIMING BELT
a. Check the belt idler No. 1 and No. 2.
1. Visually check the seal portion of the idler pulley for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, replace the idler.
2. Check that the idler turns smoothly.
If necessary, replace the idler.
b. Check the water pump.
1. Visually check the air hole and water hole for coolant leakage.
If leakage is found, replace the water pump and belt.
2. Turn the pulle
y, and check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly and quietly.

If necessary, replace the water pump.
27. Remove any oil or water on the crankshaft damper, oil pump pulley, water pump pulley, idler No. 1 and
idler No. 2. Keep them clean.
Fig. 196: Checking Water Pump

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28. Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
1. Turn the hexagon wrench head portion of the camshaft to align the timing marks of the camshaft
timing pulleys and timing belt plates.

46.INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
47.INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.
48.INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
49.INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
50.INSTALL V-BANK COVER
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
51.REFILL ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT
)
52.CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See ON
-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
53.INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
54.CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
REPLACEMENT
1.REMOVE TIMING BELT (See REPLACEMENT
)
2.REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT
)
3.PISTON & VALVE BREAK PREVENT WORK
a. Turn the crankshaft timing pulley counterclockwise by 45° and match the cut part with the
illustrated position.
HINT:
When the No. 1 cylinder is positioned at 45° BTDC, the valve and piston do not interfere with each other
even when the valve is fully open.

Fig. 278: Tightening Cylinder Head Bolts
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18.INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSY
a. Check that the cut part of the crankshaft timing pulley is in the position shown in the illustration,
and that the piston is below the TDC of compression.
b. Install the cylinder head together with the manifold RH to the cylinder block.
c. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the head of the cylinder head bolts.
d. Put the washer on the bolt, and insert the bolt with washer into the cylinder head.

Fig. 291: Removing Cylinder Head Gasket No.2
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17.INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD GASKET NO.2
a. Place a new cylinder head gasket in position on the cylinder block.
b. The rear side of the cylinder head gasket has marks so that the RH and LH banks can be
distinguished. A "3L" mark is on the LH bank's gasket.
18.INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD LH
a. Check that the cut part of the crankshaft timing pulley is in the position shown in the illustration,
and that the piston is below the TDC of compression.
b. Install the cylinder head together with the manifold RH to the cylinder block.
c. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the head of the cylinder head bolts.
d. Put the washer on the bolt, and insert the bolt with washer into the c
ylinder head.