2003 LEXUS LS430 transmission fluid

PRECAUTION
1. The automatic transmission is composed of highly precision-finished parts which need careful inspection
before reassembly because even a small nick could cause fluid leakage or affect performance. The
instructions here are organized so that you work on only one component group at a time. This will help
avoid confusion from similar-looking parts of different sub-assemblies being on your workbench at the
same time. The component groups should be inspected and repaired from the converter housing side.
Inspect, repair and reassemble as much as possible before proceeding to the next component group. If a
defect is found in a certain component group during reassembly, inspect and repair this group
immediately. If a component group cannot be assembled because parts are being ordered, be sure to keep
all parts of the group in a separate container while proceeding with disassembly, inspection, repair and
reassembly of other component groups. Recommended ATF: ATF WS
2. All disassembled parts should be washed clean and any fluid passages and holes should be blown through
with compressed air.
3. Dry all parts with compressed air. Never use shop rags.
4. When using compressed air, be careful not to not aim at yourself to prevent accidentally spraying ATF or
kerosene on your face.
5. Only recommended automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene should be used for cleaning.
6. After cleaning, the parts should be arranged in the correct order for efficient inspection, repairs, and
reassembly.
7. When disassembling a valve body, be sure to match each valve together with the corresponding spring.
8. New discs for the brakes and clutches that are to be used for replacement must be soaked in ATF for at
least 15 minutes before reassembly.
9. All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts, and sliding surfaces should be coated with
ATF prior to reassembly.
10. All gaskets and rubber O-rings should be replaced.
11. Do not apply adhesive cements to gaskets or similar parts.
12. Make sure that the ends of a snap ring are not aligned with one of the cutouts and are installed in the
groove correctly.
13. When replacing a worn bushing, the sub-assembly containing the bushing must also be replaced.
14. Check thrust bearings and races for wear or damage. Replace them as necessary.
15. Use petroleum jelly to keep parts in place.
16. When working with FIPG material, perform the following: Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper,
remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surface.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove any loose material.

Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
Parts must be reassembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the packing (FIPG) material must
be removed and reapplied.
ADJUSTMENT
1.BEFORE TRANSMISSION FILL
This transmission requires Toyota Genuine ATF WS transmission fluid.
After servicing the transmission, you must refill the transmission with the correct amount of fluid.
Fig. 1: Identifying Transmission Case Cover Bolts

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Maintain the vehicle in a horizontal position while adjusting fluid level.
Proceed to step 2 if you replaced the transmission pan, drain plug, valve body and/or torque
converter.
Proceed to step 3 after removing the two bolts, transmission case cover and refill plug if you
replaced the transmission hose, output shaft oil seal and/or radiator.

Fig. 3: Identifying Overflow Plug
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2.TRANSMISSION PAN FILL
a. Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.
b. Fill the transmission through the refill hole until fluid begins to trickle out of the overflow tube.
c. Reinstall the overflow plug.
Fig. 4: Identifying Overflow Tube

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3.TRANSMISSION FILL
a. Fill the transmission with the correct amount of fluid as listed in the table below.
b. Reinstall the refill plug to avoid fluid splash.
TRANSMISSION FLUID REFERENCE
Performed RepairFill Amount
Radiator removal0.7 liters (0.74 US qts, 0.61 Imp. qts)
Transmission hose and pipe removal0.6 liters (0.63 US qts, 0.53 Imp. qts)

HINT:
If you cannot add the listed amount of fluid, do the following:
1. Install the refill plug.
2. Allow the engine to idle with air conditioning OFF.
3. Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate fluid.
4. Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the refill plug and add fluid.
7. Reinstall the refill plug.
4.FLUID CIRCULATION
a. Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.
b. Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate fluid.
5.FLUID TEMPERATURE CHECK
a. With hand-held tester
1. Connect the han
d-held tester to the DLC3.
Output shaft oil seal replacement0.4 liters (0.42 US qts, 0.35 Imp. qts)
Transmission pan and drain plug removal1.3 liters (1.37 US qts, 1.14 Imp. qts)
Transmission valve body removal3.9 liters (4.12 US qts, 3.43 Imp. qts)
Torque converter replacement5.3 liters (5.60 US qts, 4.66 Imp. qts)
Entire transmission assembly7.2 liters (7.61 US qts, 6.34 Imp. qts)

7.TRANSMISSION
a. Install the overflow plug.
b. Stop the engine.
c. Remove the refill plug.
d. Add 0.4 liters (0.42 US qts, 0.35 Imp. qts) of fluid.
e. Allow the engine to idle and wait for 10 seconds.
f. Proceed to next step.
8.COMPLETE
a. Install the overflow plug with a new gasket.
b. Stop the engine.
c. Install the refill plug with a new gasket.
d. Install the transmission case cover with the two bolts.
Torque:
20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) for overflow plug
39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf) for refill plug
REPLACEMENT
1.DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.2 (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
3.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSY LH (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
4.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
5.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
6.REMOVE SWITCH BRACE HOLE COVER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
7.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY NO.1 (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
8.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
9.REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
10.REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
11.REMOVE REAR CONSOLE ARMREST ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
12.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
13.REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY CENTER (SEE
REPLACEMENT
)
14.REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
15.REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
16.SEPARATE OXYGEN SENSOR (SEE REPLACEMENT
)

3.REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2
4.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.2 (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
5.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSY LH (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
6.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
7.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
8.REMOVE SWITCH BRACE HOLE COVER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
9.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY NO.1 (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
10.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
11.REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
12.REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
13.REMOVE REAR CONSOLE ARMREST ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
14.REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
15.REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY CENTER (SEE
REPLACEMENT
)
16.REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
17.REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
18.SEPARATE OXYGEN SENSOR (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
a. Separate the 2 heated oxygen sensors.
19.REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
20.REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
21.REMOVE FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1 (SEE OVERHAUL
)
22.REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (SEE OVERHAUL
)
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23.DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
a. Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain the ATF.
b.Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
24.REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSY
a. Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe No.1 support bracket sub-ass
y.

Fig. 54: Installing Exhaust Pipe No.1 Support Bracket Sub-Assy With 2 Bolts
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49.CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
50.ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE ADJUSTMENT
)
51.INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE ADJUSTMENT
)
52.INSTALL PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (SEE OVERHAUL
)
53.INSTALL FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR NO.1 (SEE OVERHAUL
)
54.INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
55.INSTALL FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
56.ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (SEE ADJUSTMENT
)
Fluid type: ATF WS
Capacity: 1.7 liters (1.8 US qts, 1.5 lmp. qts)
57.INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2
58.INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
59.RESET MEMORY (SEE INITIALIZATION
)
60.PERFORM INITIALIZATION (SEE INITIALIZATION
)

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REPLACEMENT
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Thoroughly clean all components to remove any loose material.
Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
Apply FIPG in a continuous line width approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) along the sealing surface.
Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be
removed and reapplied.
1.DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2.DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
a. Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain the ATF.
b. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
3.REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSY
a. Remove the 20 bolts, oil pan and
gasket.