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 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.
  • 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: 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) or more HINT: When

 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 2)

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 Installation

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL NAVIGATION ECU 2. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIO RECEIVER BRACKET (a) Install the No. 1 radio receiver bracket with the 2 screws. 3. INSTALL NAVIGATION ECU WITH BRACKET (a) Engage the 4 claws to temporarily install the navigation ECU with bracket as shown in the illustration.

 Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle. Summary of the driving assist systems

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