engine LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Owners Manual

F02847
Stop Light Switch
Push Rod
Pedal HeightBR0JB±07
F02849
Pedal Freeplay
± BRAKEBRAKE PEDAL
BR±9
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BRAKE PEDAL
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK PEDAL HEIGHT
Pedal height from asphalt sheet:
150.0 ± 160.0 mm (5.906 ± 6.299 in.)
2. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PEDAL HEIGHT
(a) Remove the No. 1 under cover, end pad, No. 1 safety pad
and No. 7 heater to register duct (See page BO±88).
(b) Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch.
(c) Loosen the stop light switch lock nut and remove the stop
light switch.
(d) Loosen the push rod lock nut.
(e) Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push rod.
(f) Tighten the push rod lock nut.
Torque: 25 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the stop light switch.
(h) Push in the brake pedal 5 ± 15 mm (0.20 ± 0.59 in.), turn
the stop light switch to lock the nut in the position where
the stop light goes off.
(i) Connect the connector to the stop light switch.
(j) After installation, push in the brake pedal 5 ± 15 mm (0.20
± 0.59 in.), check that stop light lights up.
(k) After adjusting the pedal height, check the pedal freeplay.
(l) Install the No. 7 heater to register duct, No. 1 safety pad,
end pad and No. 1 under cover.
3. CHECK PEDAL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal more than
40 times until there is no more pressure left in the booster.
(b) Push in the pedal by hand until the second point of resis-
tance begins to be felt, then measure the distance, as
shown.
Pedal freeplay: 0.2 ± 2.0 mm (0.008 ± 0.079 in.)
If incorrect, check the stop light switch clearance. If the clear-
ance is OK, then troubleshoot the brake system.
Stop light switch clearance:
0.5 ± 2.4 mm (0.020 ± 0.094 in.)
HINT:
The freeplay to the 1st point of resistance is due to the play be-
tween the clevis and pin. It is 0.2 ± 2.0 mm (0.008 ± 0.079 in.)
on the pedal.

F02850Pedal Reserve Distance BR±10
± BRAKEBRAKE PEDAL
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4. CHECK PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE
(a) Remove the floor carpet.
(b) Release the parking brake.
With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure
the pedal reserve distance, as shown.
Pedal reserve distance at 196 N (20 kgf, 44.1 lbf):
More than 93 mm (3.66 in.)
If the reserve distance is incorrect, troubleshoot the brake sys-
tem.

CH043±01
B01372
Except Maintenance±Free Battery
B01888
Maintenance±Free BatteryVoltmeter
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
CH±1
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CHARGING SYSTEM
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION:

Check that the battery cables are connected to the
correct terminals.

Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is giv-
en a quick charge.

Do not do tests with a high voltage insulation resis-
tance tester.

Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning.
1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
Maintenance±Free Battery:
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled wa-
ter if possible). Check the charging system.
Except Maintenance±Free Battery:
If under the lower level, add distilled water.
2. Except Maintenance±Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity: 1.25 ± 1.29 at 20°C (68°F)
If the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the bat-
tery.
3. Maintenance±Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE
(a) After having driven the vehicle and in the case that 20
minutes have not passed after having stopped the en-
gine, turn the ignition switch ON and turn on the electrical
system (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.) for
60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch OFF and turn off the electrical sys-
tems.
(c) Measure the battery positive voltage between the nega-
tive (±) and positive (+) terminals of the battery.
Standard voltage: 12.5 ± 12.9 V at 20°C (68°F)
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
4. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS AND FUSES
(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loose or cor-
roded.
If the terminals are corroded, clean the terminals.
(b) Check the fusible link and fuses for continuity.

Z05962
B02027
Turn
B02028
Move
B01995
Type A
A
Type BB
AB
Z05963
CORRECT WRONG WRONG CH±2
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
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5. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
HINT:
A belt tensioner is used, so checking the belt tension is not nec-
essary.
(a) Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear, frayed
cords, etc.
If necessary, replace the drive belt.
HINT:

Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered ac-
ceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the
ribs, it should be replaced.

The drive belt tension can be released by turning the belt
tensioner clockwise.
(b) Check the belt tensioner operation.

Check that the belt tensioner moves downward
when the drive belt is pressed down at the points in-
dicated in the illustration with approx. 98 N (10 kgf,
22.0 lbf) of force.

Check the alignment of the belt tensioner pulley to
make sure the drive belt will not slip off the pulley.
If necessary, replace the belt tensioner.

Check that the arrow mark on the belt tensioner falls
within area A of the scale.
If it is outside area A, replace the drive belt.
HINT:

When a new belt is installed, it should lie within area B. If
not, the drive belt is not correct.

After installing a drive belt, check that it fits properly in the
ribbed grooves.

Check by hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out
of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
6. VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING AND
LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES
(a) Check that the wiring is in good condition.
(b) Check that there is no abnormal noise from the generator
while the engine is running.

Z03473
Ammeter
Battery
VoltmeterGenerator Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
B01656
Terminal F
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
CH±3
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7. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Warm up the engine and then turn it off.
(b) Turn off all accessories.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ºONº. Check that the charge warn-
ing light is lit.
(d) Start the engine. Check that the light goes off.
If the light does not go off as specified, troubleshoot the charge
light circuit.
8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
HINT:
If a battery/generator tester is available, connect the tester to
the charging circuit as per manufacturer's instructions.
(a) If a tester is not available, connect a voltmeter and amme-
ter to the charging circuit as follows:

Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the genera-
tor, and connect it to the negative (±) probe of the
ammeter.

Connect the positive (+) probe of the ammeter to
terminal B of the generator.

Connect the positive (+) probe of the voltmeter to
terminal B of the generator.

Ground the negative (±) probe of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit as follows:
With the engine running from idling to 2,000 rpm, check
the reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 13.2 ± 14.8 V
If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, replace
the voltage regulator.
If the voltmeter reading is less than standard voltage, check the
voltage regulator and generator as follows:

With terminal F grounded, start the engine and
check the voltmeter reading of terminal B.

If the voltmeter reading is more than standard volt-
age, replace the voltage regulator.

If the voltmeter reading is less than standard volt-
age, check the generator.
9. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high
beam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
ºHIº.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
If the ammeter reading is less than the standard amperage, re-
pair the generator.
HINT:
If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be
less than standard amperage.

CH044±01
B01996
Generator Wire
Pipe Clamp
A/T Oil Cooler PipePipe BracketGenerator Connector
Generator
Engine Under Cover
x 18
Drive Belt CH±4
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)GENERATOR
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GENERATOR
COMPONENTS

CH045±01
B02027
Turn
B01646
B01962
Engine
Wire Clamp
Pipe Clamp
B01963
Pipe Bracket
CH±6
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)GENERATOR
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the belt tension by turning the drive belt tensioner clock-
wise, and remove the drive belt.
NOTICE:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following
items. Do an on±vehicle inspection. (See page CH±1)
3. REMOVE GENERATOR
(a) Disconnect the generator connector.
(b) Remove the rubber cap and nut, and disconnect the gen-
erator wire.
(c) Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the wire clip on the
generator.
(d) Remove the bolt and pipe clamp, and disconnect the 2
A/T oil cooler pipes from the generator.
(e) Remove the bolt, nut, pipe bracket and generator.
Torque: 40 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 30 ft´lbf)

CO09W±03
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)COOLANT
CO±1
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COOLANT
INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR
The engine coolant level should be between the ºLOWº and ºFULLº lines, when the engine is cold.
If low, check for leaks and add ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equivalent up to the ºFULLº line.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY
There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or scale around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole,
and the coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the coolant.

CO0A3±01
B01940
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)THERMOSTAT
CO±11
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REMOVAL
HINT:
Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, caus-
ing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermo-
stat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
2. DISCONNECT WATER INLET FROM WATER PUMP,
AND REMOVE THERMOSTAT
(a) Remove the 2 nuts holding the water inlet to the water
pump, and disconnect the water inlet from the water
pump.
(b) Remove the thermostat.
(c) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.

CO0A5±01
P 1111 7
ProtrusionJiggle Valve
± COOLING (2JZ±GE)THERMOSTAT
CO±13
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INSTALLATION
1. PLACE THERMOSTAT IN WATER INLET
(a) Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
(b) Align the jiggle valve of the thermostat with the protrusion
of the water inlet.
2. INSTALL WATER INLET
Install the water inlet with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 9.0 N´m (90 kgf´cm, 80 in.´lbf)
3. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
4. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS