Lexus ES: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY

(a) Install a new water pump gasket and the engine water pump assembly with the 15 bolts. Torque: Bolt (A) : 43 N·m {438 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf} Bolt (B) : 21 N·m {214 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf} Bolt (C) : 11 N·m {112 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf} Standard Length: Item Length Bolt (A) 60 mm (2.36 in.) Bolt (B) 55 mm (2.17 in.) Bolt (C) 22 mm (0.866 in.) NOTICE: Make sure that there is no oil on the threads of the bolts (A) and (B). Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after installation.

2. INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY

(a) Temporarily install the water pump pulley with the 4 bolts.

(b) Using a screwdriver or equivalent with its tip wrapped in protective tape, hold the water pump pulley.

*a Protective Tape *b Hold *c Turn

(c) Fully tighten the 4 bolts.

Torque:

21 N·m {214 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

3. INSTALL NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

54 N·m {551 kgf·cm, 40 ft·lbf}

4. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT

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5. INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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