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 Intake 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. | | | *a | Timing Mark | | *b | Timing Mark (Cutout) | | |
(b) Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.
| *a | Correct | *b | Incorrect |
| *c | Cutout | *d | Up |
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.
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.
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Do not turn the crankshaft pulley after removing the camshaft timing gear bolt.
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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: 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) or more HINT: When
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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