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141JF-01
A78710Align
- ENGINE MECHANICALCAMSHAFT (LH BANK) (3MZ-FE)
14-107
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REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
5. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET
6. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY
7. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY LH (See page 14-7)
8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
9. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(See page 14-5)
10. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See page 14-5)
11. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See page 14-79)
12. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See page 14-79)
13. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See page 14-79)
14. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (See page 14-79)
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021, 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05031)
15. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER
16. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER (See page 14-79)
17. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (See page 14-79)
18. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2
19. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See page 14-79)
20. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2
21. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See page 14-93)
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000), 09249-63010
22. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER (See page 14-93)
23. REMOVE NO.3 CAMSHAFT SUB-ASSY
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 (1 dot marks) of the camshaft drive
and driven gears by turning the camshaft with a wrench.
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141JH-01
A86571
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- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD GASKET (3MZ-FE)
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REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See page 17-20)
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See page 10-1 1)
7. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
9. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See page 11-13)
10. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See page 11-13)
11. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD (See page 10-16)
12. REMOVE WATER OUTLET (See page 10-16)
13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
14. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(See page 14-5)
15. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See page 14-5)
16. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See page 14-79)
17. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See page 14-79)
18. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See page 14-79)
19. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (See page 14-79)
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021, 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05031)
20. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER
21. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER (See page 14-79)
22. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (See page 14-79)
23. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2
24. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See page 14-79)
25. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2
26. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See page 14-93)
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000), 09249-63010
27. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER (See page 14-93)
28. SEPARATE VANE PUMP ASSY
29. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET FRONT (See page 15-2)
30. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET REAR (See page 15-2)
31. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See page 15-2)
32. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
NO.1
(a) Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and exhaust manifold heat insulator.
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141JJ-01
A86574
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD GASKET NO.2 (3MZ-FE)
14-133
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2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
4. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See page 17-20)
5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
6. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See page 19-5)
7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BRACE CENTER (W/O TEMS) (See page 10-1 1)
8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See page 19-5)
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE (See page 19-5)
12. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (See page 11-13)
13. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK (See page 11-13)
14. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD (See page 10-16)
15. REMOVE WATER OUTLET (See page 10-16)
16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
17. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(See page 14-5)
18. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See page 14-5)
19. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See page 14-79)
20. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See page 14-79)
21. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See page 14-79)
22. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY (See page 14-79)
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021, 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05031)
23. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.1 COVER
24. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.2 COVER (See page 14-79)
25. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (See page 14-79)
26. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO.2
27. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See page 14-79)
28. REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2
29. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY (See page 14-93)
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000), 09249-63010
30. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO.3 COVER (See page 14-93)
31. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY NO.2 (See page 14-29)
32. SEPARATE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See page 15-2)
33. REMOVE OIL LEVEL GAGE GUIDE
(a) Remove the bolt which secures the oil level gage guide
from the cylinder head LH.
(b) Pull out the oil level gage guide and oil level gage together
from the cylinder block.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the oil level gage guide.
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1419L-03
A78311
1st: 25 (250, 18)
2st: Turn 90 See page (14-158)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
Non-reusable partPiston Pin Hole
Snap Ring
Piston Pin Hole Snap Ring
Connecting Rod Small
End Bush
Gasket
Gasket Gasket
50 (510, 37)
39 (398, 29)
18 (184, 13)
30 (306, 22)
30 (306, 22)
39 (398, 29)
Piston Ring (No. 1 Compression Ring)
Piston Ring (No. 2 Compression Ring)
Piston Ring (Side Rail)Piston Ring (Expander)
Connecting Rod Sub-assy
Connecting Rod Bearing
Connecting Rod Cap
Cylinder Block Sub-assy
Cylinder Block w/ Head
Straight Screw No. 3 Plug
Cylinder Block Water Drain Cock
Sub-assy Cylinder Block w/ Head
Straight Screw No. 2 Plug Cylinder Block w/ Head
Straight Screw No. 1 Plug Cylinder Block Water
Drain Cock Sub-assy
Water Seal Plate
Piston PinPiston
14-156
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER BLOCK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
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CYLINDER BLOCK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
COMPONENTS
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1419M-03
P12695
A78793
Plastigage
A78794
Protrusion Front 14-158
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER BLOCK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2250 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
OVERHAUL
1. REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK WATER DRAIN COCK SUB-ASSY
2. REMOVE WATER SEAL PLATE
3. REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK W/HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW NO.1 PLUG
(a) Using a socket hexagon wrench 10, remove the screw plug.
4. REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK W/HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW NO.2 PLUG
(a) Using a socket hexagon wrench 10, remove the screw plug.
5. REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK W/HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW NO.3 PLUG
(a) Using a socket hexagon wrench 10, remove the screw plug.
6. INSPECT CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the connecting rod back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.15 to 0.30 mm (0.0059 to 0.0118 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, re-
place the connecting rod.
If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
7. INSPECT CONNECTING ROD OIL CLEARANCE
(a) Check that the matchmarks on the connecting rod and
cap are aligned to ensure correct reassembly.
(b) Remove the cap bolts.
(c) Clean the crank pin, bearing and connecting rod.
(d) Check the crank pin and bearing for pitting and scratches.
(e) Lay a strip of Plastigage across the crank pin.
(f) Check that the protrusion of the cap is facing the correct
direction.
(g) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the cap
bolts.
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A78823
Left Side:
A78824
Back Side :
A62377
Seal Width
3 to 5 mm (0.12 to 0.20 in.)
BA
B A 14-180
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER BLOCK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
2272 Author: Date:
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44. INSTALL CYLINDER BLOCK W/HEAD STRAIGHT
SCREW NO.2 PLUG
(a) Using a socket hexagon wrench 10, install a new gasket
and the screw plug.
Torque: 30 NVm (306 kgfVcm, 22 ftVlbf)
45. INSTALL CYLINDER BLOCK W/HEAD STRAIGHT
SCREW NO.3 PLUG
(a) Using a socket hexagon wrench 10, install a new gasket
and the screw plug.
Torque: 50 NVm (510 kgfVcm, 37 ftVlbf)
46. INSTALL WATER SEAL PLATE
(a) Remove any old seal packing from the contact surface.
(b) Apply a continuous bead of seal packing (Diameter 3 to
5 mm (0.12 to 0.20 in.)) as shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00100 or equivalent
NOTICE:
Remove any oil from the contact surface.
Install the seal plate within 3 minutes after applying
seal packing.
Do not expose the seal packing to engine oil within 2
hours after installing.
(c) Install the seal plate with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 18 NVm (184 kgfVcm, 13 ftVlbf)
47. INSTALL CYLINDER BLOCK WATER DRAIN COCK
SUB-ASSY
(a) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the drain cock end.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324
or equivalent
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10
45
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER BLOCK ASSY (3MZ-FE)
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(b) After applying the specified torque, rotate the drain cock
clockwise as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 39 NVm (398 kgfVcm, 29 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Install the drain cock within 3 minutes after applying
adhesive.
Do not expose the drain cock to coolant within 1 hour
after installing.
Do not rotate the drain cock by more than 1 revolution
(360) after tightening the drain cock with the speci-
fied torque.
Do not loosen the drain cock after setting it correctly.
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100J3-02
A86247
(a)
(b)
Deep Socket
Wrench 19
10-8- ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR (3MZ-FE)
2013 Author: Date:
2005 LEXUS ES330 REPAIR MANUAL (RM1124U)
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (3MZ-FE)
REPLACEMENT
1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
2. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See page 19-5)
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
4. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor con-
nector.
(b) Using a deep socket wrench 19, remove the engine cool-
ant temperature sensor and gasket.
5. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Using a deep socket wrench 19, install a new gasket and the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Torque: 20 NVm (200 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
(b) Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
6. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL)
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
7. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
8. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See page 16-1)
9. INSTALL RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR
10. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)