cooling system LEXUS SC300 1991 Service User Guide

EVAPORATOR
REMOVAL OF EVAPORATOR
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (±) CABLE FROM BATTERY
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEMSee page AC±16
3. REMOVE ABS ACTUATOR
See page BR±48
4. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION TUBE Remove two bolts and both tubes.
5. REMOVE EQUALIZER TUBE FROM EPR
Remove the bole and the tube.
NOTICE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep mois-
ture out of the system.
6. REMOVE UNDER COVER GLOVE BOX AND SIDE AIR DUCT
7. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND REMOVE POWER STEERING RELAY BOX COOLING FAN COMPUTER AND
TRC COMPUTER
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INSTALLATION OF EVAPORATOR
1. INSTALL REMOVAL PARTSInstall the removal parts in reverse order of removal proce-
dure.
HINT:
wThe tightening torque for the bolt used to install the
expansion valve on the evaporator is shown below.
Specified torque: 5.4 N Vm (55 kgf Vcm, 48 ft Vlbf)
w The tightening torque for the bolts used to install the
liquid tube and suction tube to the cooling is shown
below.
Specified torque: 10 N Vm (100 kgf Vcm, 7 ft Vlbf)
w The tightening torque specified for the bolt used to
install the equalizer tube to EPR is shown below.
Specified torque: 25 N Vm (250 kgf Vcm, 18 ft Vlbf)
2. IF EVAPORATOR WAS REPLACED, ADD COMPRESSOR
OIL TO EVAPORATOR
Add 40±50 cc (1.4±1.7 fl.oz)
Compressor oil: ND OIL 6,
SUNISO NO. 5 GS or equivalent
3. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ANDCHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT
Specified amount: 950 + 50 g (33.44 + 1.76 oz)
4. INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage of refrigerant.
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( Coolant Level Warning Switch)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF COOLANT
LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
1. REMOVE COOLANT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the boot.
(c) Using the notches in the head of switch, turn the switchcounterclockwise and remove it.
NOTICE: Do not remove when engine is hot.
2. INSTALL COOLANT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
INSPECTION OF COOLANT LEVEL WARNING
SWITCH
1. INSPECT COOLANT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH(Continuity)
(a) Remove the radiator cap and open the radiator drainclock.
NOTICE: Do not remove when engine is hot.
(b) Drain the coolant about 1 liter. (1.1 US qts, 0.9 lmp. qts)
(c) Check that there is continuity between terminals (float down).
(d) Close radiator drain cock and fill the cooling system with
coolant.
(e) Check that there is no continuity between terminals (float up).
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT (a) Disconnect the connector from the coolant level warning
switch and ground terminal 1 on the wire harness side
connector.
(b) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, inspect the bulb or wire
harness.
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Shift Lock ECU
Tilt and Power
Telescopic ECU
Airbag ECU
Cruise Control ECU Engine ECUABS and Traction ECU
(w/ Traction System) or
ABS ECU
(w/o Traction System)
Theft Deterrent and
Door Lock ECU
(w/ Traction System)
Traction ECU
Remote Control Mirror ECU A/C Control Amplifier
PPS ECU
Engine Cooling Fan ECU
Component to be aligned
Section of repair manual
for relevant model year
Front Wheels Suspension and Axle (SA) section
Rear Wheels Suspension and Axle (SA) section
Propeller Shaft Propeller Shaft (PR) section
2. BRAKE SYSTEM
The brake system is one of the most important safety components. Always \
follow the directions and
notes given in section BR of the repair manual for the relevant model ye\
ar when handling brake sys-
tem parts.
NOTICE: When repairing the brake master cylinder or TRAC system, bleed t\
he air out of the TRAC
system.
3. DRIVE TRAIN AND CHASSIS
The drive train and chassis are components that can have great effects on the running performance
and vibration resistance of the vehicle. After installing components in \
the sections listed in the table
below, perform alignments to ensure correct mounting angles and dimensions. P\
articularly accurate
repair of the body must also be done to ensure correct alignment.
HINT: Correct procedures and special tools are required for alignment. Alway\
s follow the directionsgiven in the repair manual for the relevant model year during alignment \
and section DI of this manual.
4. ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT)
Locations of ECUs
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE DATA
ThermostatValve opening temperature80±845C176±183 5F
Valve liftat 95 5C (203 5F) 10 mm0.39 in.
Radiator capRelief valve opening pressureSTD74±103 kPa
(0.75±1.05 kgf/cm, 10.7±14.9 psi)
Limit 59 kPa 0.6 kgf/cm 8.5 psi
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Oil pressure1,177±2,452 kPa
inspection for hy-
draulic cooling(12±25 kgf/cm, 171±356 psi)draulic cooling
fan
fan
Hydraulic pumpSpool valve45.8 mm1.803 in.
Rotor side clearanceSTD Drive rotor 0.02 mm0.0008 in.
Driven rotor 0.03 mm0.0012 in.
Limit Drive rotor 0.03 mm0.0012 in.
Driven rotor 0.04 mm0.0016 in.
Rotor body clearanceSTD 0.05±0.09 mm0.0020±0.0035 in.
Limit 0.10 mm0.0039 in.
Rotor tip clearanceSTD 0.02 mm0.0008 in.
Limit 0.03 mm0.0012 in.
Drive shaft bushing inside diameter17.00±17.05 mm0.6693±0.6713 in.
Drive shaft diameter16.97±16.98 mm0.6681±0.6685 in.
Drive shaft oil clearanceSTD 0.02±0.08 mm0.0008±0.0031 in.
Limit 0.08 mm0.0031 in.
Drive shaft preload (rotating torque)0.3 N Vm 3.0 kgf Vcm 2.6 in. Vlbf
Solenoid valve resistanceat cold 7.5±8.5

Hydraulic motorRotor side clearanceSTD0.01±0.04 mm0.0004±0.0016 in.
Limit 0.05 mm0.0020 mm
Drive shaft hole inside diameter14.000±14.011 mm0.5512±0.5516 in.
Drive shaft diameter13.973±13.984 mm0.5501±0.5506 in.
Drive shaft oil clearanceSTD 0.016±0.038 mm0.0006±0.0015 in.
Limit 0.04 mm0.0031 in.
Drive shaft preload (rotating torque)0.3 NVm 3.0 kgf Vcm 2.6 in. Vlbf
Water temp. Resistanceat 80 5C (176 5F)1.48±1.58 k

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Part tightenedNVmkgf Vcmft Vlbf
Engine drain plug X Cylinder block1818013
Coolant filler plug X Water inlet housing44450 33
Water pump X Cylinder block18185 13
Water inlet housing X Water pump18185 13
Water inlet X Water inlet housing18185 13
Radiator fan shroud X Radiator4.950 43 in. Vlbf
Radiator X Body12120 9
Cooling fan reservoir tank X Radiator fan shroud4.950 43 in. Vlbf
Cooling fan inlet pipe X Radiator fan shroud4.950 43 in. Vlbf
Cooling fan pressure hose X Hydraulic motor64650 47
Radiator reservoir tank X Upper radiator support4.950 43 in. Vlbf
Radiator reservoir tank X Radiator reservoir tank support4.950 43 in. Vlbf
Hydraulic pump rear housing X End plug (for spool valve)19200 14
Hydraulic pump front housing X Rear housing21210 15
Hydraulic pump pulley X Drive shaft59600 43
Solenoid valve X Hydraulic pump rear housing39400 28
Hydraulic pump suction port union X Rear housing13135 10
 Hydraulic pump X Cylinder block 12 mm head 16 160 12
  14 mm head 20 310 22
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Cooling fan pressure hose X Hydraulic pump 64 650 47
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RH No.2 timing belt cover X Cylinder block 16 160 12
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Drive belt idler pulley X Hydraulic pump 37 380 27
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A/C compressor X Hydraulic pump 49 500 36
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A/C compressor X Cylinder block 49 500 36\
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A/C compressor stay X Oil filter bracket 29 300 22\
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Hydraulic motor cover X Motor housing 28 290 21\
 
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Hydraulic motor X Radiator fan shroud
 

4.9
 

50
 

43 in.
Vlbf
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Cooling fan X Hydraulic motor 15 150 11
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Cooling fan oil cooler X Body 18 180 13
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Water temperature sensor X Radiator 7.4 75 65 in. Vlbf
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COOLING SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION
This engine utilizes a pressurized forced circulation cooling system which i\
ncludes a hermostat equipped
with a by±pass valve mounted on the inlet side. The cooling system is composed of the water jacket (inside the cylinder bl\
ock and cylinderhead), radiator,
water pump, thermostat, cooling fan, hoses and other components.
OPERATION
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DESCRIPTION
This engine utilizes a pressurized forced circulation cooling system whi\
ch includes a hermostat equipped
with a by±pass valve mounted on the inlet side. The cooling system is composed of the water jacket (inside the cylinder bl\
ock and cylinderhead), radiator,
water pump, thermostat, cooling fan, hoses and other components.
OPERATION
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Coolant which is heated in the water jacket is pumped to the radiator, through which a cooling fan blows
air to cool the coolant as it passes through. Coolant which has been coo\
led is then sent back to the engine by
the water pump, where it cools the engine. The water jacket is a network of channels in the shell of the cylinder bloc\
k and cylinderhead through which
coolant passes. It is designed to provide adequate cooling through the cylinders and combus\
tion chambers
which become heated during engine operation.
RADIATOR The radiator performs the function of cooling the coolant which has pass\
ed through the waterjacket and
become hot, and it is mounted in the front of the vehicle. The radiator consis\
ts of an upper tank and lower tank,
and a core which connects the two tanks. The upper tank contains the inlet \
for coolant from the water jacket
and the filler inlet. It also has a hose attached through which excess cool\
ant or steam can flow. The lower tank
contains the outlet for coolant and drain plug. The core contains many t\
ubes through which coolant flows from
the upper tank to the lower tank as well as cooling fins which radiate heat\
away from the coolant in the tubes.
The air sucked through the radiator by the cooling fan, as well as the wind generated by the ve\
hicle's travel,
passes through the radiator, cooling the coolant. Models with automatic transmission include an aut\
omatic
transmission fluid cooler built into the lower tank of the radiator. A cooling fan is mounted behind radiator to assist
the flow of air through the radiator. When the coolant temperature is low, the fan operates slowly to help the warm
up, and when the coolant temperature becomes high, the fan speed is increas\
ed to provide the air flow required
for cooling.
RADIATOR CAP (on Reservoir Tank)
The radiator cap is a pressure type cap which seals the radiator, resulting in pressurization of the radiator
as the coolant expands. The pressurization prevents the coolant from boi\
ling even when the coolant tempera-
ture exceeds 100 5C (212 5F). A relief valve (pressurization valve) and a vacuum valve (negati\
ve pressure valve)
are built into the radiator cap. The relief valve opens and lets steam esca\
pe through the overflow pipe when
the pressure generated inside the cooling system exceeds the limit (coolant temperature: 110±120 5C
(230±248 5F) pressure; 29.4±98.1 kPa (0.3±1.0 kgf/cm2, 4.3±14.2 psi)). The vacuum v\
alve opens to alleviate
the vacuum which develops in the coolant system after the engine is stopped\
and the coolant temperature
drops.
RESERVOIR TANK The purpose of the reservoir tank is to catch coolant overflows created by \
volumetrix expansion when the
coolant temperature increases. The cap of the reservoir tank is a pressure type\
which prevents deterioration
of the LLC (Long Life Coolant) caused by contact with atmospheric air, increases vaporization performance and
reduces loss of the coolant volume.
WATER PUMP The water pump is mounted on the front of the cylinder block and driven by t\
he reverse side of the timing
belt.
THERMOSTAT The thermostat has a wax type by±pass valve and is mounted in the wat\
er inlet housing. The thermostat
begins to open at the temperature of 80 5C (180 5F). When the coolant temperature is low, the valve closes to
prevent coolant flow to the radiator, thus permitting the engine to warm up rapidly. When the by±pass valve
opens the by±pass circuit, the engine coolant continues to circulate \
inside the engine, quickly and uniformly
warming up to the appropriate temperature. When the coolant temperature is high\
, the valve opens and coolant
flows to the radiator where it is cooled. When the wax inside the thermostat \
is heated, it expands and thus
creates pressure which overpowers the force of the spring which keeps the valve\
closed. When the wax cools,
its contraction causes the force of the spring to take effect once more, closing the valve.
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN (See page CO±22)
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