2005 LEXUS ES300 service

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(b) Using SST, turn the sub gear counterclockwise, then re-
move the service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)
(c) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(d) Remove the wave washer, camshaft sub gear and cam-
shaft gear bolt washer.
HINT:
Arrange the camshaft sub gears and gear bolt washers (RH and
LH sides) so that they can be returned to the original locations
when reassembling.
34. REMOVE ENGINE HANGER NO.2
35. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER REAR
36. REMOVE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER
(a) Remove the plug, gasket and valve filter.
37. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSY
(a) Using a socket hexagon wrench 8, remove the hexagon
bolt.

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(e) Using SST, align the holes of the camshaft main gear and
sub gear by turning the camshaft sub gear counterclock-
wise, then temporarily install a service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)
(f) Align the gear teeth of the main gear and sub gear, then
tighten the service bolt.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the camshaft journals.
HINT:
When installing the camshaft, make certain that the torsional
spring force of the sub gear has been eliminated by installation
of the service bolt.
75. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY
(a) Align the alignment pin with the alignment pin groove,
then install the VVT-i into the camshaft.
NOTICE:
Install it with the lock pin engaged and locked at the most
retard angle position.
(b) Apply engine oil to the nut, mounting surface of the VVT-i
and screw threads.
NOTICE:

Be sure to apply the oil, otherwise the specified
torque cannot be obtained.

New nuts must be used when replacing the VVT-i
unit.
(c) Using a 46 mm socket wrench, install and tighten a lock
nut by turning it counterclockwise.
Torque: 150 NVm (1,530 kgfVcm, 111 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:

The lock nut has LH threads.

Never use any tools other than the socket wrench.
Other tools will deform the cam angle rotor.
76. INSTALL NO.2 CAMSHAFT
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being installed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of
the camshaft.

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77. INSTALL CAMSHAFT
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being installed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of
the camshaft.
(b) Align the timing marks (2 dot marks) of the camshaft drive
and driven gears.
(c) Place the camshaft on the cylinder head.
(d) Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
(e) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bear-
ing cap bolts.
(f) Using several steps, tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts uni-
formly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 16 NVm (163 kgfVcm, 12 ftVlbf)
(g) Remove the service bolt.
78. INSTALL NO.4 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSY
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being installed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of
the camshaft.

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79. INSTALL NO.3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSY
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being installed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of
the camshaft.
(b) Align the timing marks (1 dot marks) of the camshaft drive
and driven gears.
(c) Place the camshaft on the cylinder head.
(d) Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
(e) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bear-
ing cap bolts.
(f) Using several steps, tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts uni-
formly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 16 NVm (163 kgfVcm, 12 ftVlbf)
(g) Remove the service bolt.
80. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
(a) Align the keyway of the timing pulley with the key located
on the crankshaft, then slide the timing pulley into place.
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the sensor area of the crankshaft timing
pulley.
(b) Install the timing belt plate with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 NVm (82 kgfVcm, 71 in.Vlbf)

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Clamp
Clamp
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Main GearSub Gear
Service Bolt
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25. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER
(a) Disconnect the 3 engine wire harness clamps from the
timing belt No. 3 cover.
(b) Remove the 6 bolts and timing belt cover.
26. REMOVE CAMSHAFT
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being removed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Align the timing marks (2 dot marks) of the camshaft drive
and driven gears by turning the camshaft with a wrench.
(b) Secure the exhaust camshaft sub gear to the main gear
with a service bolt.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
Recommended service bolt
Thread diameter6 mm
Thread pitch1.0 mm
Bolt length16 to 20 mm
HINT:
When removing the camshaft, make certain that the torsional
spring force of the sub gear has been eliminated by installation
of the service bolt.
(c) Using several steps, loosen and remove the 10 bearing
cap bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustra-
tion. Remove the 5 bearing caps and camshaft.
NOTICE:

Do not pry out the camshaft.

Be careful not to damage the contact surface of the
cylinder head that receives the shaft thrust.

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Camshaft
Sub Gear
Camshaft Gear
Bolt Washer Wave Washer
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(b) Using SST, turn the sub gear counterclockwise, then re-
move the service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)
(c) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(d) Remove the wave washer, camshaft sub gear and cam-
shaft gear bolt washer.
30. INSTALL CAMSHAFT SUB GEAR
(a) Clamp the camshaft in a vise on the hexagonal lobe.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the camshaft.
(b) Install the camshaft gear bolt washer and camshaft sub
gear.
HINT:
Attach the pins on the gears to the gear bolt washer ends.
(c) Install the wave washer.
(d) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.

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(e) Using SST, align the holes of the camshaft main gear and
sub gear by turning the camshaft sub gear counterclock-
wise, then temporarily install a service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)
(f) Align the gear teeth of the main gear and sub gear, then
tighten the service bolt.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the camshaft journals.
HINT:
When installing the camshaft, make certain that the torsional
spring force of the sub gear has been eliminated by installation
of the service bolt.
31. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSY
(a) Align the alignment pin with the alignment pin groove,
then install the VVT-i on the camshaft.
NOTICE:
Install it with the lock pin engaged and locked at the most
retard angle position.
(b) Apply engine oil to the nut, mounting surface of the VVT-i
and screw threads.
NOTICE:

Be sure to apply the oil, otherwise the specified
torque cannot be obtained.

New nut must be used when replacing the VVT-i unit.
(c) Using a 46 mm socket wrench, install and tighten a lock
nut by turning it counterclockwise.
Torque: 150 NVm (1,530 kgfVcm, 111 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:

The lock nut has LH threads.

Never use any tools other than the socket wrench.
Other tools will deform the cam angle rotor.
32. INSTALL NO.2 CAMSHAFT
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being installed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of
the camshaft.

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33. INSTALL CAMSHAFT
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while being installed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the cylinder head or camshaft
may be damaged. To avoid this, the following steps must
be carried out.
(a) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and journal of
the camshaft.
(b) Align the timing marks (2 dot marks) of the camshaft drive
and driven gears.
(c) Place the camshaft on the cylinder head.
(d) Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
(e) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bear-
ing cap bolts.
(f) Using several steps, tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts uni-
formly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 16 NVm (163 kgfVcm, 12 ftVlbf)
(g) Remove the service bolt.
34. INSTALL TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER
(a) Visually check for cracks and breaks on the gasket of the
timing belt cover.
HINT:
If there is a trace of water intrusion when checking visually, re-
pair the gasket with seal packing when the crack length is within
2 to 3 cm (0.79 to 1.18 in.). Replace the gasket when the crack
length is 3 to 4 cm (1.18 to 1.57 in.) or longer.