LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

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Install
Lower
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
AT±23
1971 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(b) Install the shift lever sub±assembly.
(c) Using a pin punch and hammer, drive in the pin.
4. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the shift lock solenoid link and install a new
slotted spring pin.
(b) Install the compression spring to the shift lock solenoid
link.
(c) Push and install the shift lock solenoid link with the com-
pression spring to the shift lock control unit assembly.
(d) Install the shift lock control unit assembly.
HINT:
Do not torque the shift lock control unit assembly set screws.
5. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK PLATE STOPPER
(a) Install the shift lever anti±rattle cushion and shift lock
plate stopper cap to the stopper.
(b) Install the stopper to the shift lever plate.
HINT:

Check that the claw of the shift lock plate stopper firmly
fits in and slides smoothly.

Insert and connect the projection of the shift lock plate
stopper into the square hole of the shift lock control unit
assembly.
6. INSTALL NO.1 SHIFT LOCK SWITCH PLATE
(a) Install the shift lever anti±rattle cushion to the roller.
(b) Install the roller and shift lever anti±rattle cushion to the
plate.
(c) Install the No.1 shift lock switch plate in the direction
shown in the illustration and lower to the direction shown
by an arrow.
HINT:
Connect the groove of the No.1 shift lock switch plate to the pro-
jection of the shift lock control unit assembly.

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± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1972 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
7. INSTALL AND TORQUE 2 SHIFT LOCK CONTROL
UNIT ASSEMBLY SET SCREWS
Torque: 2.0 N´m (20 kgf´cm, 17 in.´lbf)
8. INSTALL SPRING HOLDER AND SHIFT LEVER TOR-
SION SPRING
(a) Install the shift lever torsion spring.
(b) Install the spring holder.
9. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER DETENT PIN, SHIFT LEVER
SPRING DAMPER AND COMPRESSION SPRING TO
SHIFT LEVER SUB±ASSEMBLY
10. ASSEMBLE INDICATOR LAMP SUB±ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the terminals of the indicator lamp wire sub±as-
sembly to the connector.
(b) Install the bulb to the indicator lamp wire sub±assembly.
11. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER GUIDE HOUSING AND INDI-
CATOR LAMP SUB±ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the indicator lamp sub±assembly to the shift lever
guide housing.
(b) Install the shift lever housing with the indicator lamp sub±
assembly to the shift lever plate.

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± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
AT±25
1973 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(c) Connect the indicator lamp wire sub±assembly to the shift
lever plate.
HINT:
Hook the indicator lamp wire sub±assembly securely on the re-
tainer of the shift lock plate.
12. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK RELEASE LINK AND SPRING
(a) Install the shift lock release spring to the shift lock release
link.
(b) Install the 2 shift lever housing set bolts, nuts, shift lock
release link and spring.
(c) Torque the 2 nuts.
Torque: 3.9 N´m (40 kgf´cm, 35 in.´lbf)
13. INSTALL SLIDE COVER
14. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR LENS TO POSITION
INDICATOR HOUSING
HINT:
Fit the 4 claws of the position indicator lens in the grooves of the
position indicator housing securely.
15. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING
(a) Install the shift lever cap to the position indicator housing.
(b) Install the position indicator housing to the shift lever
plate.
HINT:
Fit the 4 clips of the position indicator housing in the shift lever
plate securely.
16. INSTALL WIRE PROTECTOR TO SHIFT LEVER PLATE
17. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB AND SHIFT LEVER
KNOB COVER

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± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1974 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
(See page AT±16)
HINT:
After installation, inspect the shift lever position.

When shifting from P to R position only with ignition switch ON and brake pedal, make sure that the
shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated.

When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D position
and moves rearward when shifting to R position.

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Gasket
Clamp
ClampAir Cleaner, MAF Meter and Intake
Air Connector Pipe Assembly
Exhaust Manifold with TWC
Connector and
Wire Harness Level Gauge
Filler PipeAdjusting WasherPropeller Shaft Assembly
Shift Control Rod
Torque Converter ClutchPlug for Line
Pressure TestHeat Insulator
Heated Oxygen Sensor
Front and Center
Exhaust PipeFront Floor
Center Brace
Engine Under Cover Pipe Support BracketO±Ring Heat Insulator

Gasket
Starterx6x839 (400, 29)
44 (450, 33)
72 (730, 53)
37 (380, 27)
13 (130, 9)
79 (805, 58)
37 (375, 27)
7.4 (75, 65 in.´lbf)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)
37 (380, 27)
37 (380, 27)
Hole Plug
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
Oil Cooler Pipe
x5

O±Ring
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)

Gasket
44 (450, 33)


5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
N´m (kgf´cm,ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part
Gasket
48 (490, 35)
26 (270, 20)
44 (450, 33)
44 (450, 33)


79 (805, 58)
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (2JZ±GE)
AT±27
1975 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (2JZ±GE)
COMPONENTS

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± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (2JZ±GE)
1976 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE LEVEL GAUGE
2. REMOVE FILLER PIPE
Remove the bolt and filler pipe with the O±ring.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used O±ring with a new one.
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER, MAF METER AND INTAKE
AIR CONNECTOR PIPE ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH TWC
Remove the 8 nuts, 2 gaskets and exhaust manifold with the
TWC.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used gaskets with new ones.
5. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTICE:
Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
7. REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor.
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

Before installing the heated oxygen sensor, twist the sen-
sor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.

After installing the heated oxygen sensor wire should not
twist. If it is twisted, remove the heated oxygen sensor
and reinstall it.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and front floor center brace.
Torque: 7.4 N´m (75 kgf´cm, 65 in.´lbf)
(c) Remove the 3 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets.
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used nuts and gaskets with new ones.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and pipe support bracket.
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)

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± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (2JZ±GE)
AT±29
1977 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(e) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 gaskets from the tail pipe.
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used gaskets with new ones.
(f) Disconnect the front and center exhaust pipe from the O±
ring and remove it.
8. REMOVE 2 HEAT INSULATORS
(a) Remove the 6 bolts and heat insulator.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
9. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR±4)
10. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL ROD
Remove the nut and disconnect the rod.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
11. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
(a) Loosen the 2 union nuts from the transmission.
Torque: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil cooler pipe.
(b) Disconnect the 3 set bolts of the clamp.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(c) Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.

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± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (2JZ±GE)
1978 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
12. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT-
ING BOLT
(a) Remove the hole plug.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
(c) Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench and remove
the 6 bolts.
Torque: 48 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
13. SUPPORT TRANSMISSION WITH JACK
14. REMOVE 4 ENGINE REAR MOUNTING SET BOLTS
Torque: 26 N´m (270 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
15. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND WIRE HARNESS
(a) Tilt down the transmission.
NOTICE:
Take care so that the cooling fan does not come in contact
with the fan shroud.
(b) Disconnect the following connectors:
(1) O/D direct clutch speed sensor connector
(2) Vehicle speed sensor connector
(3) Park/neutral position switch connector
(4) Solenoid connector
(c) Disconnect the wire harness from the clamp on the trans-
mission.

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17 mm Head
Starter Set Bolt
14 mm Head 17 mm Head
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± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (2JZ±GE)
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1979 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
16. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 37 N´m (380 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
17. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
Remove the 9 bolts and transmission.
Torque:
17 mm head: 72 N´m (730 kgf´cm, 53 ft´lbf)
14 mm head: 37 N´m (380 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lift the front side of the engine.

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± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONEXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL
AT±3
1951 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
EXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL
ON±VEHICLE REPAIR
1. DRAIN ATF
2. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND HEAT INSULA-
TOR
1UZ±FE Engine: (See page EM±120)
2JZ±GE Engine: (See page EM±97)
3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR±4)
4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT FLANGE
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the
nut.
HINT:
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
(b) Using a 30 mm deeper socket wrench, remove the nut.
(c) Tap the output flange with a plastic hammer to remove it.
(d) Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the output
flange.
5. REMOVE EXTENSION HOUSING REAR OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the oil seal.
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