Lexus ES: Reassembly

(a) Apply adhesive to a new spark plug tube as shown in the illustration.

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

Standard Application Width:

1.0 to 7.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.276 in.)

Distance:

1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

(b) Using a wooden block and hammer, tap in the 4 spark plug tubes to the specified protrusion height.

Standard Protrusion Height:

75.7 to 76.7 mm (2.98 to 3.02 in.)

NOTICE:

To avoid tapping in the spark plug tube too far, measure the protrusion height while tapping it.

(a) Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, install the 7 stud bolts.

Torque:

6.5 N·m {66 kgf·cm, 58 in·lbf}

(b) Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the 4 No. 1 straight screw plugs to the cylinder head sub-assembly.

Torque:

25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf}

(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to 16 new valve stem oil seals.

NOTICE:

Make sure to install each valve stem oil seal to the correct side. Installing an intake valve stem oil seal to the exhaust side or installing an exhaust valve stem oil seal to the intake side can cause installation problems later.

HINT:

The intake valve stem oil seals are gold and the exhaust valve stem oil seals are gray.

(b) Using SST, push in the 16 valve stem oil seals.

SST: 09201-41020

(a) Sufficiently apply engine oil to the tip area of the intake valve shown in the illustration.

(c) Using SST, compress each compression spring and install the 8 valve spring retainer locks.

SST: 09202-70020

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SST: 09202-00021

(d) Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.

(a) Sufficiently apply engine oil to the tip area of the exhaust valve shown in the illustration.

(c) Using SST, compress each compression spring and install the 8 valve spring retainer locks.

SST: 09202-70020

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SST: 09202-00021

(d) Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.