LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual

(b) Using a 16 mm spark plug wrench, remove the eightspark plugs.
7. CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE (a) Insert a compression tester into the spark plug hole.
(b) Fully open the throttle.
(c) While cranking the engine, measure the compressionpressure.
HINT: Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine rev-
olution of 250 rpm or more.
(d) Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.
NOTICE: This measurement must be done in as short
time as possible.
Compression pressure:
1,226 kPa (12.5 kgf/cm, 178 psi) or more
Minimum pressure: 981 kPa (10.0 kgf/cm, 142 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm, 14 psi) or less
(e) If the cylinder compression in one or more cylinders islow, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder
through the spark plug hole and repeat steps (a) through
(c) for the cylinder with low compression.
w If adding oil helps the compression the piston rings
and/or cylinder bore are probably worn or
damaged.
w If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or
seating improper, or there may be leakage past the
gasket.
8. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS (a) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the eight sparkplugs.
Torque: 18 N Vm (180 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
(b) C onnect the eight high±tension cords to the spark
plugs.
(c) Fit the high±tension cords to the cord clamps.
(See page IG±16)
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9. RECONNECT RH CAM POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the sensor connector.
(b) Connect the connector to the ignition coil bracket.
10. RECONNECT LH CAM POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR
11. RECONNECT COLD START INJECTOR CONNECTOR
12. REINSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVERS (See steps 28 to 30, 34 to 37, 40 and 41 on pages EM±25
to 27)
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TIMING BELT
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
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COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION (Cont'd)
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REMOVAL OF TIMING BELT
(See Components on pages EM±33 and 34)
1. REMOVE BATTERY CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
4. REMOVE DRIVE BELT Loosen the drive belt tension by turning the drive belt tension-
er counterclockwise, and remove the drive belt.
HINT: The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left±hand
thread.
5. REMOVE RESERVOIR TANK RADIATOR (See steps 12 and 13 on pages EM±120 and 121)
6. REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HOSES
(a) Disconnect the compressor connector.
(b) Remove the mounting nut, and disconnect the groundcable.
(c) Remove the mounting bolt and compressor stay.
(d) R e m o v e t h e t w o b o l t s , a n d d i s c onnect the A/C
compressor from the engine.
HINT: Put aside the compressor, and suspend it.
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7. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR(a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Air hose from ISC valve
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) from intake air connector
(b) Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(c) Loosen the two hose clamps.
(d) Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle
body and air cleaner hose, and remove the throttle body.
8. REMOVE LH IGNITION COIL (a) Disconnect the following connectors and cord:(1) Ignition coil connector
(2) Noise filter connector
(3) High±tension cord
(b) Remove the two bolts and ignition coil.
9. REMOVE UPPER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER (a) Remove the two mounting bolts.
(b) Disconnect the front side claw groove of the cord coverfrom the claw of the lower cover, and remove the cord
cover.
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10. REMOVE RH ENGINE WIRE COVERRemove the bolt and engine wire cover.
11. REMOVE LH ENGINE WIRE COVER Remove the two bolts and engine wire cover.
12. REMOVE VSV FOR EVAP SYSTEM Remove the two bolts, and disconnect the VSV from cylinder
head and timing belt cover.
13. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER Remove the three bolts and timing belt cover.
14. REMOVE LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER (a) Remove the four mounting bolts.
(b) Disconnect the cord grommet from the timing belt cover,
and remove the timing belt cover.
(c) Remove the cord grommet from the high±tension cord.
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15. REMOVE HIGH±TENSION CORDS, HIGH±TENSIONCORD CLAMPS AND LOWER HIGH±TENSION CORD
COVER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the two bolts holding the RH rear high±tensioncord clamp to the cylinder head.
(b) Disconnect the high±tension cords from the RH spark plugs and distributor cap.
(c) Remove the two bolts holding the LH rear high±tension cord clamp to the cylinder head.
(d) Disconnect the high±tension cords from the LH spark
plugs, distributor cap and LH ignition coil.
(e) Remove the bolt holding the lower high±tension cord cover to the water inlet housing.
(f) Disconnect the high±tension cord from the RH ignition
coil, and remove the high±tension cords, clamps and
cover assembly.
16. REMOVE DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY Remove the pulley bolt, cover plate and idler pulley.
17. REMOVE RH NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER (a) Disconnect the cam position sensor connector from theignition coil bracket.
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(b) Disconnect the cam position sensor wire from the clamp
on the timing belt cover.
(c) Remove the five mounting bolts.
(d) Disconnect the connector grommet from the timing belt cover.
(e) Disconnect the wire clamp from the timing belt cover, and remove the timing belt cover and four gaskets.
18. REMOVE LH NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER (a) Disconnect the cam position sensor wire from the clamp
on the timing belt cover.
(b) Disconnect the cam position sensor connector.
(c) Remove the three mounting bolts.
(d) Disconnect the connector grommet from the timing belt cover, and remove the timing belt cover and two
gaskets.
19. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAPS Loosen the three bolts, and remove the distributor cap. Re-
move the two distributor caps.
HINT: Arrange the distributor caps (RH side and LH side).
20. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR ROTORS Loosen the two bolts, and remove the distributor rotor.
Remove the two distributor rotors.
HINT: Arrange the distributor rotors (RH side and LH side).
21. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR HOUSINGS (a) (RH Distributor Housing)Disconnect the cam position sensor connector.
(b) Re mo ve th e th re e bo lts an d distrib u to r ho u sin g . Remove the two distributor housings.
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22. REMOVE ALTERNATOR(a) Disconnect the alternator connector.
(b) Remove the cap and nut, and disconnect the alternatorwire.
(c) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the A/T oil cooler pipe bracket.
(d) Remove the nut and alternator.
23. REMOVE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER Remove the bolt, two nuts and tensioner.
24. REMOVE SPARK PLUGS Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the eight spark plugs.
25. IF RE±USING TIMING BELT, CHECK INSTALLATION MARKS ON TIMING BELT
Check that there are four installation marks on the timing belt
by turning the crankshaft pulley as shown in the illustration.
If the installation marks have disappeared, place a new
installation mark on the timing belt before removing each
part.
26. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION (a) Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with thetiming mark ºOº of the No.1 timing belt cover.
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