Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 460

S08028

P18812

SST

P18809

(5)

(4)

(3)

(2)

(6)

(1)

P18783

1.27 mm
Hexagon
Wrench

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

TIMING BELT

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

6.

SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

(a)

Crankshaft Timing Pulley Position:

Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt to the
crankshaft.

Turn the crankshaft, and align the timing marks of
the crankshaft timing pulley and oil pump body.

(b)

Camshaft Timing Pulley Positions:
Using SST, turn the camshaft pulley, align the timing
marks of the timing pulley and No.3 timing belt cover.
SST

09960–10010 (09962–01000, 09963–01000)

7.

INSTALL TIMING BELT

NOTICE:
The engine should be cold.
(a)

Remove any oil or water on the pulleys, and keep them
clean.

NOTICE:
Only wipe the pulleys; do not use any cleansing agent.
(b)

Face the front mark on the timing belt forward.

(c)

Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the tim-
ing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.

(d)

Align the installation marks on the timing belt with the tim-
ing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys.

(e)

Install the timing belt in this order:
(1)

Crankshaft timing pulley

(2)

Water pump pulley

(3)

LH camshaft timing pulley

(4)

No.2 idler pulley

(5)

RH camshaft timing pulley

(6)

No.1 idler pulley

8.

SET TIMING BELT TENSIONER

(a)

Using a press, slowly press in the push rod using 981 –
9,807 N (100 – 1,000 kgf, 200 – 2,205 lbf) of pressure.

(b)

Align the holes of the push rod and housing, pass a 1.27
mm hexagon wrench through the holes to keep the set-
ting position of the push rod.

(c)

Release the press.

P18765

P20028

1.27 mm
Hexagon
Wrench

P18808

P18807

P12983

Length = 1410 mm (55.51 in.)

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

(d)

Install the dust boot to the tensioner.

9.

INSTALL TIMING BELT TENSIONER

(a)

Temporarily install the tensioner with the 2 bolts.

(b)

Alternately tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 27 N·m (280 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)

(c)

Remove the 1.27 mm hexagon wrench from the tension-
er.

10.

CHECK VALVE TIMING

(a)

Slowly turn the crankshaft 2 revolution, and align the tim-
ing marks of the crankshaft timing pulley and oil pump
body.

NOTICE:
Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.

(b)

Check that the timing marks of the RH and LH timing pul-
leys with the timing marks of the No.3 timing belt cover as
shown in the illustration.

If the marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.
(c)

Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

11.

INSTALL RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Torque: 28 N·m (290 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)

12.

INSTALL NO.2 TIMING BELT COVER

(a)

Check that the timing belt cover gasket has no cracks or
peeling, etc.

If the gasket has cracks or peeling, etc., replace it using these
steps:

Using a screwdriver and gasket scraper, remove all
the old gasket material.

Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.

P18815

P12982

Length = 240 mm (9.45 in.)

Join
Line

Join
Line

Length = 460 mm

(18.11 in.)

P20029

SST

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TIMING BELT

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

Remove the backing paper from a new gasket and
install the gasket evenly to the part of the timing belt
cover shaded black in the illustration.

After installing the gasket, press down on it so that
the adhesive firmly sticks to the timing belt cover.

(b)

Install the timing belt cover with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 8.5 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 74 in.·lbf)

(c)

Install the engine wire protector clamp to the No.3 timing
belt cover.

(d)

Install the engine wire protector to the No.3 timing belt
cover with the bolt.

13.

INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE

Install the timing belt guide, facing the cup side outward.

14.

INSTALL NO.1 TIMING BELT COVER

(a)

Check that the timing belt cover gaskets have cracks or
peeling, etc.

If the gasket has cracks or peeling, etc., replace it using these
steps:

Using a screwdriver and gasket scraper, remove all
the old gasket material.

Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.

Remove the backing paper from a new gasket and
install the gasket evenly to the part of the timing belt
cover shaded black in the illustration.

NOTICE:
When joining 2 gaskets, do not leave a gap between them.
Cut off any excess gasket.

After installing the gasket, press down on it so that
the adhesive firmly sticks to the timing belt cover.

(b)

Install the timing belt cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.5 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 74 in.·lbf)

15.

INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

(a)

Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley,
and slide on the pulley.

(b)

Using SST, install the pulley bolt.
SST

09213–54015 (91651–60855), 09330–00021

Torque: 215 N·m (2,200 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf)

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16.

INSTALL NO.2 GENERATOR BRACKET

Install the generator bracket with the pivot bolt and nut. Do not
tighten the bolt yet.

Torque: (Nut): 28 N·m (290 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)

17.

INSTALL NO.2 RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET,
ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD AND RH ENGINE
MOUNTING STAY (See page

EM–71

)

18.

CONNECT GROUND STRAP CONNECTORS

19.

CONNECT ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR HOSE TO
WATER OUTLET

20.

INSTALL PS PUMP DRIVE BELT

21.

INSTALL GENERATOR DRIVE BELT

22.

INSTALL RH FENDER APRON SEAL

23.

INSTALL RH FRONT WHEEL

24.

VEHICLE ROAD TEST

Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points
and smoothly operation.