Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
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2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
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3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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4. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Exhaust Side of Bank 1)
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5. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
| (a) Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration. |
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| (b) Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top. HINT: If the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is not at the top, turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly again. |
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6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
| (a) While holding the crankshaft pulley, remove the camshaft timing gear bolt. NOTICE:
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Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (a) Check the stroke of the plunger in the center of the camshaft timing gear bolt. Standard Stroke: 2.2 mm (0.0866 in.) or more HINT: Whe
Installation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (a) Make sure that the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC/compression. HINT: Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top
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Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST ACTIVE TEST HINT: Using the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts o
Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING LH (a) Install a new rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH. 2. INSTALL REA
