ect LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual

ENGINE TUNE±UP
INSPECTION OF ENGINE COOLANT
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIRTANK
The coolant level should be above the ºCOLD LEVELº at
normal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the ºCOLD
LEVELº.
2. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY There should be any excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or reservoir tank filler hole, and the
coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, clean the coolant passages and replace
the coolant.
INSPECTION OF ENGINE OIL
1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITYCheck the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or
thinning.
If the quality is poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: API grade SG, Energy±Conserving II multigrade.
Recommended viscosity is as shown, with SAE
5W±30 being the preferred engine oil.
Drain and refill oil capacity: w/ oil filter change4.8 liter (5.1 US qts, 4.2 lmp. qts)
w/o oil filter change 4.5 liter (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL The oil level should be between the ºLº and ºFº marks on the
dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ºFº mark.
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INSPECTION OF BATTERY
1. INSPECT BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY ANDELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity:
1.27±1.29 when fully charged at 20 5C(68 5F)
If not within specification, charge the battery.
(b) Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
If insufficient, refill with distilled (or purified) water.
2. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS Check that the battery terminals are not loose or corroded.
INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF AIR
FILTER
1. REMOVE AIR FILTER(a) Open the air cleaner cap.
(b) Remove the air filter.
2. INSPECT AIR FILTER (a) Visually check that the air filter is not excessivelydamaged or oily.
(b) Clean the air filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside thoroughly, then blow off the out-
side of the air filter.
3. REINSTALL AIR FILTER
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INSPECTION OF HIGH±TENSION CORDS
1. REMOVE HIGH±TENSION CORDS (See page IG±11)
2. INSPECT HIGH±TENSION CORDS (b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance.
Maximum resistance: 25 k
per cord
If the resistance is greater than maximum, replace the cord.
3. REINSTALL HIGH±TENSION CORDS (See page IG±16)
INSPECTION OF DRIVE BELT
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
HINT: A belt tensioner is used, so checking the belt tension
is not necessary.
(a) Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear, frayedcords etc.
If necessary, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
w Cracks on rib side of a drive belt are considered
acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the
ribs, it should be replaced.
w The drive belt tension can be released by turning the
belt tensioner counterclockwise. The pulley bolt for the
belt tensioner has a left±hand thread.
(b) Check the belt tensioner operation. w Check that the belt tensioner moves downward
when the drive belt is pressed down at the points
indicated in the illustration with approx. 98 N (10
kgf, 22.0 lbf) of force.
w Check the alignment of the belt tensioner pulley to
make sure the drive belt has not slipped off the
pulley.
If necessary, replace the belt tensioner. w 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:
w When a new belt is installed, it should lie within area B.
If not, the drive belt is not correct.
w After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the
ribbed grooves.
w Check by hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped
out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF
VALVE CLEARANCE
HINT: Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the
engine is cold.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF 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. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
3. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY COVER (a) Remove the mounting cap nut.
(b) Loosen the two bolts, and remove the throttle body
cover.
4. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES FROM THROTTLE BODY
Disconnect the following cables:(1) Accelerator cable
(2) A/T throttle control cable
(3) (w/ Cruise Control System) Cruise control actuator cable
5. 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.
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6. 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.
7. REMOVE RH ENGINE WIRE COVER Remove the bolt and engine wire cover.
8. REMOVE LH ENGINE WIRE COVER Remove the two bolts and engine wire cover.
9. REMOVE VSV FOR EVAP SYSTEM Remove the two bolts, and disconnect the VSV from cylinder
head and timing belt cover.
10. REMOVE RH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER Remove the three bolts and timing belt cover.
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11. DISCONNECT FUEL INLET HOSE FROM LH DELIVERYPIPE
Remove the pulsation damper and two gaskets, and discon-
nect the inlet hose.
12. D I S C O N N E C T F U E L R E T U R N H O S E F R O M F U E L RETURN PIPE
13. DISCONNECT PCV HOSE FROM LH CYLINDER HEAD
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.
15. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER VALVE FROM BODY (a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Remove the bolt holding the engine wire clamp to thewater valve bracket.
(c) Remove the two bolts, and disconnect the water valve and bracket assembly.
16. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY (a) Disconnect the following connectors:(1) Throttle position sensor connector
(2) (w/ TRAC)
Sub±throttle position sensor connector
(3) (w/ TRAC) Sub±throttle actuator connector
(b) Disconnect the following hoses: (1) Water by±pass hose from ISC valve
(2) (USA Spec.) Vacuum hose from throttle body
(3) (Exc. USA Spec.) Three vacuum hoses from throttle body
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(c) Remove the two bolts and two nuts, disconnect thethrottle body from the air intake chamber.
(d) Disconnect the following hoses, and remove the throttle body:
(1) PCV hose from throttle body
(2) Water by±pass hose from throttle body
(e) Remove the throttle body gasket.
17. REMOVE RH CYLINDER HEAD COVER (a) Remove the two bolts holding the cord clamp to thecylinder head.
(b) Disc onnect the high±tension cords from the spark
plugs.
(c) Disconnect the high±tension cords from the front high±tension cord clamp.
(d) Remove the eight bolts, seal washers, cylinder head cover and gasket.
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16. REMOVE LH CYLINDER HEAD COVER(a) Remove the two bolts holding the high±tension cordclamp to the cylinder head.
(b) Disc onnect the high±tension cords from the spark
plugs.
(c) Disconnect the high±tension cords from the front high±tension cord clamp.
(d) Disconnect the engine wire from the two wire clamps on
the LH delivery pipe.
(e) Disconnect the four injector connectors.
(f) Disconnect the two engine wire connectors.
(g) Remove the eight bolts, seal washers, cylinder head
cover and gasket.
19. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION (a) Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with thetiming mark º0º of the No.1 timing belt cover.
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(b) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timingpulleys and timing belt rear plates aligned.
If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360 5) and align the
mark as above.
20. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE (a) Check only those valves indicated.w Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance
between the valve lifter and camshaft.
w Record the out±of±specification valve clearance
measurements. They will be used later to
determine the required replacement adjusting
shim.
Valve clearance (Cold):
Intake 0.15±0.25 mm (0.006±0.010 in.)
Exhaust 0.25±0.35 mm (0.010±0.014 in.)
(b) Turn the crankshaft one revolution (360 °), and align the
mark as above. (See procedure step in 19 (a))
(c) Check only the valves indicated as shown. Measure the
valve clearance.
(See procedure in step (a))
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21. REMOVE THEFT DETERRENT HORN(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and theft deterrent horn.
HINT: Remove the deterrent horn when the valve clearance
is adjusted for the front portion of the exhaust camshaft on
the LH cylinder head.
22. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE (a) Remove the adjusting shim.w Turn the crankshaft, and position the cam lobe of
the camshaft on the adjusting valve upward.
w Position the hole of the adjusting shim toward the
spark plug side.
w Press down the valve lifter with SST (A), and place
SST (B) between the camshaft and valve lifter
flange. Remove SST (A).
SST 09248±55011 (09248±05011 (A), 09248±05021 (B))
NOTICE: The valve lifter is made of aluminum, which is
easily scratched. So when setting SST (B), take care not
to scratch the face of the valve lifter.
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