Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 467

B04147

A

B

C

Seal Width
4 – 5 mm

A

B

Region ”Y”

Region ”X”

–

LUBRICATION

OIL PUMP

LU–17

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

4.

INSTALL NO.1 OIL PAN

(a)

Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful
not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the oil pan,
oil pump and cylinder block.

S

Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all
the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket sur-
faces and sealing grooves.

S

Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.

S

Using a non–residue solvent, clean both sealing
surfaces.

(b)

Apply seal packing to the oil pan as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826–00080 or equivalent
Region ”X” is at the outer side of the bolt hole.
Region ”Y” is at the inner side of the bolt hole.

S

Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4 – 5 mm (0.16
– 0.20 in.) opening.

HINT:
Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.

S

Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of ap-
plication. Otherwise the material must be removed
and reapplied.

S

Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and rein-
stall cap.

(c)

Install the oil pan with the 19 bolts. Uniformly tighten the
bolts in several passes.
Torque:
10 mm head: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
12 mm head: 19.5 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
14 mm head: 37.2 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

(d)

Install the flywheel housing under cover with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

5.

INSTALL OIL STRAINER

Install a new gasket and the oil strainer with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

P12568

A

B

Seal Width
4 – 5 mm

A

B

LU–18

–

LUBRICATION

OIL PUMP

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

6.

INSTALL NO.2 OIL PAN

(a)

Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful
not to drop any oil on the contact surface of the No.1 and
No.2 oil pans.

S

Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all
the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket sur-
faces and sealing grooves.

S

Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.

S

Using a non–residue solvent, clean both sealing
surfaces.

NOTICE:
Do not use a solvent which will affect the painted surfaces.
(b)

Apply seal packing to the No.2 oil pan as shown in the il-
lustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826–00080 or equivalent

S

Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4 – 5 mm (0.16
– 0.20 in.) opening.

HINT:
Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.

S

Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of ap-
plication. Otherwise the material must be removed
and reapplied.

S

Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and rein-
stall cap.

(c)

Install the No.2 oil pan with the 10 bolts and 2 nuts. Uni-
formly tighten the bolts and nuts in several passes.
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

7.

INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR HOUSING BRACKET
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)

8.

INSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
(See page EM–60)

9.

INSTALL TIMING PULLEYS
(See page EM–22)

10.

INSTALL TIMING BELT
(See page EM–22)

11.

INSTALL ADJUSTING STRUT AND PS PUMP DRIVE
BELT

(a)

Temporarily install the adjusting strut with the bolt,and
nut.

(b)

Install the drive belt with the pivot and adjusting bolts.
Torque: 43.1 N·m (440 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf)

(c)

Tighten the nut.
Torque: 43.1 N·m (440 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf)

12.

INSTALL WU–TWC

Install a new gasket and the WU–TWC with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)

13.

INSTALL No.2 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(See page EM–82)

–

LUBRICATION

OIL PUMP

LU–19

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

14.

INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR
(See page EM–82)

15.

INSTALL ALTERNATOR
(See page CH–15)

16.

INSTALL RH FENDER APRON SEAL

17.

INSTALL RH FRONT WHEEL

18.

INSTALL FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE
(See page EM–82)

19.

INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL
(See page EM–82)

20.

FILL ENGINE WITH OIL

21.

START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

22.

RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE

MA–1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BRAKE

MA–3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHASSIS

MA–4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BODY

MA–6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .