2003 LEXUS LS430 service

Fig. 101: Removing Bearing Cap Bolts
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a. Remove the camshafts of the LH bank.
1. Boring the service bolt hole of the sub gear upward by turning the hexagon wrench head portion of
the No. 4 camshaft with a wrench.
2. Secure the sub
gear to the main gear with a service bolt.

Fig. 102: Removing Camshafts Of LH Bank
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RECOMMENDED SERVICE BOLT:
RECOMMENDED SERVICE BOLT
HINT:
When removing the camshaft, make sure that the torsional spring force of the sub gear has been
eliminated by the above operation.
3. Align the timing mark (2 dot marks) of the camshaft drive gear by turning the hexagon wrench
head portion of the No. 4 camshaft with a wrench.
Thread diameter6 mm
Thread pitch1.0 mm
Bolt length16 to 20 mm (0.63 to 0.79 in.)

Fig. 121: Mounting Hexagon Wrench Head Portion Of Camshaft In A Vise
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b. Using SST, turn the sub gear clockwise and remove the service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)

Fig. 122: Removing Service Bolt Using SST
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c. Using snap ring plier, remove the snap ring.
d. Remove the wave washer, sub gear and bolt washer.
HINT:
Arran
ge the driven sub gears and bolt washers (RH and LH sides).

Fig. 127: Mounting Hexagon Wrench Head Portion Of Camshaft In A Vise
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d. Using SST, align the holes of the driven main gear and sub gear by turning the sub gear clockwise.
Temporarily install a service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)
e. Ali
gn the gear teeth of the driven main gear and sub gear, and tighten the service bolt.

Fig. 153: Tightening Bearing Cap Bolts
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15. Remove the service bolt.
63.INSTALL NO.3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSY

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. 163: Tightening Bearing Cap Bolts
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14. Remove the service bolt.