ect LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual

THERMOSTAT
HINT: Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse ef-
fect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove
the thermostat, even if the tends to overheat.
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL OF THERMOSTAT
1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
2. REMOVE THERMOSTAT (a) Remove the two nuts holding the water inlet to the inlethousing, and disconnect the water inlet from the inlet
housing.
(b) Remove the thermostat.
(c) Remove the gasket from the thermostat.
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INSPECTION OF THERMOSTAT
INSPECT THERMOSTATHINT: The thermostat is numbered with the valve opening
temperature.
(a) Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat thewater.
(b) Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature: 80±84 5C (176±183 5F)
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace
the thermostat.
(c) Check the valve lift.
Valve lift:
10 mm (0.39 in.) or more at 95 5C (203 5F)
If the valve lift is less than specification, replace the thermo-
stat.
(d) Check that the valve spring is tight when the thermostat
is fully closed.
If necessary, replace the thermostat.
INSTALLATION OF THERMOSTAT
(See Components on page CO±12)
1. PLACE THERMOSTAT IN WATER INLET HOUSING (a) Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
(b) Insert the thermostat into the water inlet housing withthe jiggle valve facing straight upward.
HINT: The jiggle valve may be set within 30 5 of either side of
the prescribed position.
2. INSTALL WATER INLET Install the water inlet with the two nuts.
Torque: 18 N Vm (185 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
3. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±7)
4. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
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RADIATOR
CLEANING OF RADIATOR
Using water or a steam cleaner, remove any mud and dirt
from the radiator core.
NOTICE: If using a high pressure type cleaner, be careful
not to deform the fins of the radiator core. If the cleaner
nozzle pressure is 2,942±3,432 kPa (30±35 kgf/cm2,
427±498 psi), keep a distance at least 40±50 cm
(15.75±19.69 in.) between the radiator core and cleaner
nozzle.
INSPECTION OF RADIATOR
1. REMOVE RADIATOR CAP FROM RESERVOIR TANK
2. INSPECT RADIATOR CAPUsing a radiator cap tester, pump the tester and measure the
relief valve opening pressure.
Standard opening pressure:
74±103 kPa
(0.75±1.05 kgf/cm, 10.7±14.9 psi)
Minimum opening pressure:
59 kPa (0.6 kgf/cm, 8.5 psi)
If the opening pressure is less than minimum, replace the ra-
diator cap.
3. INSPECT COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS (a) Fill the radiator with coolant and attach a radiator captester to the reservoir tank.
(b) Warm up the engine.
(c) Pump it to 118 kPa (1.2 kgf/cm2, 17.1 psi), check that pressure does not drop.
If the pressure drops, check for leaks as the hoses, radiator
or water pump. If no external leaks are found, check the heat-
er core, cylinder block and head.
4. REINSTALL RADIATOR CAP
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REMOVAL OF RADIATOR
(See Components on page CO±15)
1. REMOVE BATTERY CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or
longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the
ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) terminal cable is dis-
connected from the battery.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
4. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK (a) Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Reservoir hose from water inlet housing
(2) Reservoir hose from radiator
(c) Remove the two bolts and reservoir tank bracket.
(d) Disconnect the reservoir tank from the reservoir tank bracket, and remove the reservoir tank.
5. DISCONNECT HOSES Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Upper radiator hose from radiator
(2) Lower radiator hose from radiator
(3) Two oil cooler hoses (for A/T) from radiator. Plug hose end.
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(4) Pressure hose from hydraulic motor
(5) Return hose from hydraulic motor
6. DISCONNECT COOLING FAN INLET PIPE FROM FAN SHROULD
Remove the two bolts, brackets and bushings, and discon-
nect the inlet pipe.
7. DISCONNECT COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK FROM FAN SHROULD
(a) Disconnect the suction hose from the clamp on the fanshrould.
(b) Remove the four bolts, and disconnect the reservoir tank.
8. DISCONNECT WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the wire cl amp from the radiator fan shrould.
9. REMOVE RADIATOR (a) Re mo ve th e two bo lts, scre w an d u pper radiator
support. Remove the two upper radiator supports.
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(b) Slightly lift the radiator, and disconnect the two oil cooler
hoses (for cooling fan) from the hose clamp on the
radiator fan shrould.
(c) Remove the radiator.
(d) Remove the two lower radiator supports.
10. REMOVE FAN SHROULD FROM RADIATOR Remove the four bolts and fan shrould.
INSTALLATION OF RADIATOR
(See Components on page CO±15)
1. INSTALL FAN SHROULD TO RADIATOR Install the fan shrould with the four bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
2. INSTALL RADIATOR
(a) Install the two lower radiator supports to the radiator.
(b) Place the radiator on the body bracket.
(c) Slightly lift the radiator, and connect the two oil coolerhoses (for cooling fan) to the hose clamp on the radiator
fan shrould.
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(d) Install the upper radiator support with the two bolts andscrew. Install the two upper radiator supports.
Torque: 12 N Vm (120 kgf Vcm, 9 ft Vlbf)
3. CONNECT WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the water temperature sensor connector.
(b) Install the wire clamp to the radiator fan shrould.
4. INSTALL COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK TO FAN SHROULD
(a) Install the reservoir tank with the four bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
(b) Install the suction hose to the clamp on the fan shrould.
5. INSTALL COOLING FAN INLET PIPE TO FAN SHROULD Install the inlet pipe with the two bushings, brackets and
bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
6. CONNECT HOSES
Connect the following hoses:(1) Pressure hose to hydraulic motor Connect the pres-
sure hose with a new gasket and union bolt.
Torque: 64 N Vm (650 kgf Vcm, 47 ft Vlbf)
(2) Return hose to hydraulic motor
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(3) Two oil cooler hoses (for A/T) to radiator.
(4) Lower radiator hose to radiator
(5) Upper radiator hose to radiator
7. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK (a) Install the reservoir tank to the reservoir tank bracket.
(b) Install the reservoir tank bracket with two bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
(c) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Reservoir hose to water inlet housing
(2) Reservoir hose to radiator
(d) Connect the coolant level sensor connector.
8. INSTALL BATTERY
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ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN
Description
In this way system, the cooling fan ECU controls the hydraulic pressure ac\
ting on the hydraulic motor, thus
controlling the speed of the cooling fan steplessly in response to the c\
ondition of the engine and air conditioner.
Operation
The hydraulic pump is driven by a drive belt (V±ribbed belt). The sole\
noid valve adjusts the volume of oil
sent from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic motor which drives the fan dir\
ectly, thereby controlling the fan
speed. Oil which has passed through the hydraulic motor is cooled by the oil coole\
r before returning to the reservoir
tank. The solenoid valve is controlled by the computer in accordance with the E/G\
rpm, water temp. and A/C
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On±Vehicle Inspection
INSPECTION OF DRIVE BELT
(See step 1 on page CH±5)
INSPECTION OF FLUID LEVEL
1. KEEP VEHICLE LEVEL
2. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL
(a) Using SST, connect terminals OP1 and E1 of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
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HINT: When terminals OP1 and E1 are connected, the circuit
of the water temp. sensor is grouded, fixing the fan speed at
approx. 1,100 rpm. (Fail±safe operation occurs.)
(b) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm until the fluid temperature reaches the specified temperature.
Fluid temp.: 70±90 5C (158±195 5F)
(c) Check that there is no foaming and emulsification of the
fluid in the reservoir tank.
(d) Measure the fluid level with the engine running.
(e) Stop the engine, and measure the fluid level.
(f) Subtract (d) from (e).
Maximum stroke: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
(g) Check the fluid level.
If low, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON II
HINT: Check that fluid level is within the ºHOTº level on reser-
voir tank. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the ºCOLDº\
level on the tank.
(h) Remove the SST from the check connector.
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