Lexus ES manuals

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 2)

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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.

*a

Timing Mark

*b

Timing Mark (Cutout)

(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.

*a

Correct

*b

Incorrect

*c

Cutout

*d

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6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT

(a) While holding the crankshaft pulley, remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.

NOTICE:

  • If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.
  • Do not turn the crankshaft pulley after removing the camshaft timing gear bolt.

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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

 Camshaft Oil Control Valve (for Intake Side Of Bank 1)

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