ect LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 1991, Model line: SC300, Model: LEXUS SC300 1991Pages: 4087, PDF Size: 75.75 MB
Page 2354 of 4087

ASSEMBLY OF PISTON AND
CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLIES
1. ASSEMBLE PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD(a) Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring on one
side of the piston pin hole.
(b) Gradually heat the piston to about 60 °C (140 °F).
(c) Position the piston front mark with respect to the outside
mark on the connecting rod as shown in the diagram.
NOTICE: The installation direction of the piston and con-
necting rod are different for the RH and LH banks. The RH
piston is marked with ºRº, the LH piston with ºLº.
(d) Align the piston pin holes of the piston and connecting rod, and push in the piston pin with your thumb.
(e) Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring on the
other side of the piston pin hole.
EM±154
±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder Block
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2355 of 4087

2. INSTALL PISTON RINGS(a) Install the oil ring expander and two side rails by hand.
(b) U s i n g a p i s t o n r i n g e x pander, install the two
compression rings with the code mark facing upward.
Code mark: No.1 1R or T
No.2 2R or 2T
(c) Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are asshown.
NOTICE: Do not align the piston ring ends.
3. INSTALL BEARINGS (a) Align the bearing claw with the groove of the connectingrod or connecting cap.
(b) I n s t a l l t h e b e a r i n g s i n t h e c onnecting rod and
connecting rod cap.
±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder BlockEM±155
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2358 of 4087

(c) Mark the front of the main bearing cap nut with paint.
(d) R e t i g h t e n t h e m a i n b e a r i n g c a p n u t s 9 0 5 i n t h enumerical order shown.
(e) Check that the painted mark is now at a 905 angle to the
front.
(f) Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
(g) Check the crankshaft thrust clearance. (See step 5 on page EM±138)
C. Install main bearing cap bolts (a) Install a new seal washer to the main bearing cap bolt.
(b) Install the ten main bearing cap bolts.
Torque: 49 N Vm (500 kgf Vcm, 36 ft Vlbf)
5. INSTALL PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLIES
Using a piston ring compressor, push the correctly numbered
piston and connecting rod assemblies into each cylinder with
the front mark of the piston facing forward.
NOTICE: The shape of the piston varies for the RH and LH
banks. The RH piston is marked with ºRº, the LH piston
with ºLº.
EM±158
±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder Block
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2359 of 4087

6. INSTALL CONNECTING ROD CAPS
A. Place connecting rod cap on connecting rod(a) Match the numbered c onnecting rod cap with the
connecting rod.
(b) Align the pin groove of the connecting rod cap with the pins of the connecting rod, and install the connecting rod
cap.
(c) Check that the outside mark on the connecting rod cap is facing in correct direction.
B. Install connecting rod cap bolts HINT:
wThe connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in two
progressive steps (steps (b) and (d)).
w If any one of the connecting rod bolts is broken or
deformed, replace it.
(a) Apply a light of engine oil on the threads and under the
heads of the connecting rod cap bolts.
(b) Usin g SS T, in sta ll an d alte rn a te ly tig h te n th e two connecting rod cap bolts in several passes.
SST 09011±38121
Torque: 25 N Vm (250 kgf Vcm, 18 ft Vlbf)
If any one of the connecting rod cap bolts does not meet the
torque specification, replace the connecting rod cap bolt.
(c) Mark the front of the connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder BlockEM±159
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2360 of 4087

(d) Retighten the connecting rod cap bolts 905 in thenumerical order shown.
(e) Check that the painted mark is now at a 905 angle to the
front.
(f) Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
(g) Check the connecting rod thrust clearance. (See step 2 on page EM±135)
7. INSTALL REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER (a) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be carefulnot to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the retainer
and cylinder block.
w Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the
old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces
and sealing groove.
w Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.
w Using a non±residue solvent, clean both sealing
surfaces.
(b) Apply seal packing to the retainer as shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Part No.08826±00080 or equivalent
wInstall a nozzle that has been cut to a 2±3 mm
(0.08±0.12 in.) opening.
w Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of
application. Otherwise the material must be removed
and reapplied.
w Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall
cap.
(c) Place a new O±ring in position on the cylinder block.
(d) Install the retainer with the seven bolts.
Torque: 7.8 N Vm (80 kgf Vcm, 69 in. Vlbf)
EM±160±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder Block
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2363 of 4087

(b) Apply seal packing to the sealing groove of the waterpump as shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Part No.08826±00100 or equivalent
wInstall a nozzle that has been cut to a 2±3 mm
(0.08±0.12 in.) opening.
w Parts must be assembled within 5 minutes of
application. Otherwise the material must be removed
and reapplied.
w Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall
cap.
(c) Install the water pump with the five bolts, two stud bolts and nut.
Torque: 18 N Vm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
HINT: Use bolts 30 mm (1.18 in.) in length.
6. INSTALL ENGINE WIRE (a) Install the engine wire to the LH side of the cylinder block
with the two bolts.
(b) Install the wire cover with the three bolts.
(c) Connect the following connectors: (1) Oil level sensor connector
(2) Oil pressure switch connector
7. INSTALL WATER BY±PASS PIPE (a) Install a new O±ring to the by±pass pipe.
(b) Apply soapy water to the O±ring.
(c) Pull in the by±pass pipe end into the pipe hole of thewater pump.
(d) Install the water by±pass pipe with the two bolts.
Torque: 18 N Vm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder BlockEM±163
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2364 of 4087

8. INSTALL KNOCK SENSORS(a) Using SST, install the two knock sensors.
SST 09816±30010
Torque: 44 N Vm (450 kgf Vcm, 33 ft Vlbf)
(b) Connect the two knock sensor connectors.
9. INSTALL STARTER (a) Install the wire clamp to the bracket on the starter.
(b) Connect the wire to the starter with the nut.
(c) Connect the connector to the starter.
(d) Install the starter with the two bolts.
Torque: 39 N Vm (400 kgf Vcm, 29 ft Vlbf)
10. INSTALL RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Install the mounting bracket with the four bolts.
Torque: 37 N Vm (380 kgf Vcm, 27 ft Vlbf)
HINT: The RH mounting bracket is marked with ºRº.
11. INSTALL LH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET (a) Install the mounting bracket with the four bolts.
Torque: 37 N Vm (380 kgf Vcm, 27 ft Vlbf)
HINT: The LH mounting bracket is marked with ºLº.
(b) Install the engine wire to the mounting bracket with the
bolt.
EM±164
±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder Block
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2365 of 4087

12. INSTALL CYLINDER HEADS(See pages EM±92 to 115)
13. INSTALL TIMING PULLEYS AND BELT (See pages EM±48 to 57)
14. REMOVE ENGINE STAND FROM ENGINE
15. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE (a) Apply adhesive to two or three threads of the mountingbolt end.
Adhesive: Part No.08833±00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equiva-
lent
(b) Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer on the crankshaft.
(c) Install and uniformly tighten the eight mounting bolts in
several passes in the sequence shown.
Torque: 98 N Vm (1,000 kgf Vcm, 72 ft Vlbf)
ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE AND
TRANSMISSION
(See Components on page EM±129)
1. ASSEMBLE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (See AT section)
2. INSTALL OIL COOLER PIPE (a) Temporarily install the two mounting bolts.
(b) Connect the two oil cooler pipes to the unions on thetransmission. Tighten the union nuts.
Torque: 34 N Vm (350 kgf Vcm, 25 ft Vlbf)
±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder BlockEM±165
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2366 of 4087

3. INSTALL DIPSTICK GUIDE FOR TRANSMISSION(a) Install a new O±ring to the dipstick guide.
(b) Apply soapy water to the O±ring.
(c) Connect the dipstick guide end to the tube of the oil pan,
and install the dipstick guide with the bolt.
(d) Install the dipstick.
4. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO TRANSMISSION (a) Connect the following connectors:(1) O/D direct clutch speed sensor connector
(2) No.1 speed sensor connector
(3) No.2 speed sensor connector
(4) Neutral start switch connector
(b) Install the five wire clamps to the brackets on the transmission.
EM±166±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder Block
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 2367 of 4087

INSTALLATION OF ENGINE
(See Components on pages EM±116 to 118)
1. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLE
(a) Attach the engine hoist chain to the engine hangers.
(b) Lower the engine and transmission assembly into the
engine compartment.
CAUTION: Be careful not to hit the PS gear housing or
neutral start switch.
(c) Insert the stud bolts of the front engine m ounting
brackets into the stud bolt holes of the front suspension
crossmember.
(d) Keep the engine level.
(e) Install the rear engine mounting member with the four
bolts and four nuts with the front mark facing forward.
Install the ground strap.
Torque: Nut 13 N Vm (135 kgf Vcm, 10 ft Vlbf)
Bolt 25 N Vm (260 kgf Vcm, 19 ft Vlbf)
(f) In sta ll th e two nu ts ho ld in g th e en g in e m ounting
brackets to the front suspension crossmember.
Torque: 59 N Vm (600 kgf Vcm, 43 ft Vlbf)
3. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
Connect the control rod to the shift lever with the nut.
±
ENGINE MECHANICAL Cylinder BlockEM±167
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName