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Engine Mechanical (Service Information): Overview Lexus ES XV60

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Scheme 35: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2012 - ]

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  1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT Refer to «ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2012 - ]»(/lexus/es/xv60-2012-2015/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#engine-cooling-system-inspection)
  2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL Refer to «ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2012 - ]»(/lexus/es/xv60-2012-2015/remont/lubrication-system/#engine-lubrication-system-inspection)
  3. CHECK BATTERY CONDITION Refer to «ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598592-S13739592822014021400000)
  4. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly. Visually check that the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not excessively damaged or oily. If necessary, replace the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly. HINT: If there is any dirt or a blockage in the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly, clean it with compressed air. If any dirt or a blockage remains even after cleaning the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly with compressed air, replace it. Install the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly.
  5. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT Refer to «ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598588-S35912223532014021400000)
  6. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY Remove the V-ribbed belt. Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598588-S14211297422014021400000) . Check that nothing is caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise. If a malfunction exists, replace the V-ribbed belt tensioner. Install the V-ribbed belt. Refer to «INSTALLATION [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598588-S36474242852014021400000) .
  7. CHECK SPARK PLUG Refer to «ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2012 - ]»(/lexus/es/xv60-2012-2015/remont/ignition-system/#ignition-system-inspection)
  8. INSPECT VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY NOISE Rev up the engine several times. Check that the engine does not emit unusual noises. If unusual noises occur, warm up the engine and idle it for over 30 minutes. Then perform the preceding inspection. HINT: If any defects or problems are found during the preceding inspection, perform valve lash adjuster assembly inspection See step 2 .
  9. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING Warm up and stop the engine. HINT: A warmed up engine should have an engine coolant temperature of over 80°C (176°F), an engine oil temperature of 60°C (140°F), and the engine speed should be stabilized. When using the Techstream: Check the ignition timing. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. Start the engine and run it at idle. Turn the Techstream main switch on. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / IGN Advance. Standard ignition timing 9.5 to 24.5° BTDC at idle NOTE: Check the ignition timing with the cooling fans off. Turn off all electrical systems and the A/C. When checking the ignition timing, the transaxle should be in neutral or park. HINT: Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details. Check that the ignition timing advances immediately when the engine speed is increased. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Connect the TC and TE1 / ON. Monitor IGN Advance. Perform the Active Test. Standard ignition timing 8 to 12° BTDC at idle NOTE: When checking the ignition timing, the transaxle should be in neutral or park. HINT: Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details. When not using the Techstream: Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 DLC3 SST: 09843-18040 NOTE: Confirm the terminals before connecting them. Connecting the wrong terminals may result in damage to electrical components. Check the ignition timing with the cooling fans off. Turn off all the electrical systems and the A/C. When checking the ignition timing, the transaxle should be in neutral or park. Remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598588-S14211297422014021400000) . Connect the timing light tester probe to the ignition coil wire for No. 1 cylinder. NOTE: Use a timing light that detects primary signals. Check the ignition timing at idle. Standard ignition timing 8 to 12° BTDC at idle NOTE: When checking the ignition timing, the transaxle should be in neutral or park. HINT: Run the engine at 1000 to 1300 rpm for 5 seconds, and then check that the engine rpm returns to idle speed. Disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3. Check the ignition timing at idle. Standard ignition timing 9.5 to 24.5° BTDC at idle Confirm that the ignition timing advances immediately when the engine rpm is increased. Remove the timing light from the engine. Install the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Refer to «INSTALLATION [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598588-S36474242852014021400000) .
  10. INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED Warm up and stop the engine. HINT: A warmed up engine should have an engine coolant temperature of over 80°C (176°F), an engine oil temperature of 60°C (140°F), and the engine speed should be stabilized. When using the Techstream: Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. Start the engine and run it at idle. Turn the Techstream main switch on. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Engine Speed. Read the value displayed on the tester. Standard idle speed 600 to 700 rpm NOTE: Check the idle speed with the cooling fans off. Turn off all the electrical systems and the A/C. When checking the idle speed, the transaxle should be in neutral or park. HINT: Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details. When not using the Techstream: Using SST, connect a tachometer probe to terminal 9 (TAC) of the DLC3. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 DLC3 SST: 09843-18030 Check the idle speed. Standard idle speed 600 to 700 rpm NOTE: Check the idle speed with the cooling fans off. Turn off all the electrical systems and the A/C. When checking the idle speed, the transaxle should be in neutral or park.
  11. INSPECT COMPRESSION Warm up and stop the engine. HINT: A warmed up engine should have an engine coolant temperature of over 80°C (176°F), an engine oil temperature of 60°C (140°F), and the engine speed should be stabilized. Remove the 6 spark plugs. Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598604-S14733561992014021400000) . Check the cylinder compression pressure. Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole. While cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure. Standard compression pressure 1300 kPa (13.3 kgf/cm 2 , 189 psi) Minimum pressure 1000 kPa (10.2 kgf/cm 2 , 145 psi) NOTE: Always use a fully charged battery to obtain an engine speed of 250 rpm or more. Check the compression pressure of the other cylinders in the same way. This measurement must be done as quickly as possible. If the cylinder compression is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and inspect again. HINT: If adding oil increases the compression, the piston rings and/or cylinder bore may be worn or damaged. If the pressure stays low, a valve may be stuck or seated improperly, or there may be leakage in the cylinder head gasket. Install the 6 spark plugs. Refer to «INSTALLATION [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598604-S02645276232014021400000) .
  12. INSPECT CO/HC HINT: This check determines whether or not the idle CO/HC complies with regulations. Start the engine. Keep the engine speed at 2500 rpm for approximately 180 seconds. Insert the CO/HC meter testing probe at least 40 cm (1.31 ft.) into the tailpipe during idle. Immediately check CO/HC concentration during idle and when running at 2500 rpm. HINT: When performing the 2 mode (with the engine idling/running at 2500 rpm) test, follow the measurement order determined by applicable local regulations. If the CO/HC concentration does not comply with the regulations, perform troubleshooting in the order given below. Check the DTCs. Refer to «DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598472-S02009234142014021400000) . Refer to the table below for possible causes, then inspect and correct the applicable causes if necessary. CO HC Problem Cause Normal High Rough idle Faulty ignition: Incorrect valve timing Fouled, shorted or improperly gapped spark plugs Incorrect valve clearance (valve lash adjuster assembly) Leaks in intake or exhaust valves Leaks in cylinders Low High Rough idle (Fluctuating HC reading) Vacuum leaks: PCV hoses Intake manifold Throttle with motor body assembly Brake booster line Lean mixture causing misfire High High Rough idle (Black smoke from exhaust) Restricted air cleaner filter element sub-assembly Plugged PCV valve Faulty SFI system: Faulty fuel pressure regulator assembly Defective engine coolant temperature sensor Defective mass air flow meter sub-assembly Faulty ECM Faulty fuel injector assemblies Faulty throttle position sensor (built in throttle with motor body assembly)

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  1. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT Check the belt for wear, cracks or other signs of damage. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Incorrect If any of the following defects is found, replace the V-ribbed belt. The belt is cracked. The belt is worn out to the extent that the cords are exposed. The belt has chunks missing from the ribs. Check that the V-ribbed belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Correct *b Incorrect HINT: Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley. If it has slipped out, replace the V-ribbed. Install a new V-ribbed correctly.

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Scheme 41: REMOVAL [06/2012 - ]
  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
  5. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner. While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, align its holes, and then insert a 5 mm hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

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  1. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT Install the V-ribbed belt. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Water Pump *2 Idler *3 Generator *4 Crankshaft *5 Tensioner *6 A/C Compressor Turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the 5 mm hexagon wrench. After installing the V-ribbed belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves. Confirm that the V-ribbed belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crankshaft pulley by hand.
  2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
  3. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
  4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
  5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

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  1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ]»(ref-598611-S38337276292014021400000)
  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 2
  3. INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND See step 78
  4. REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS See step 1
  5. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ] - Step 9»(/lexus/es/xv60-2012-2015/remont/exhaust/#intake-system-exhaust-system-service-information)
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 SURGE TANK STAY See step 3
  7. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY BRACKET See step 4
  8. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ] - Step 3»(ref-598604-S07961549372014021400000)
  9. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH See step 6
  10. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD See step 7
  11. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH See step 8
  12. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE See step 9
  13. REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY . Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ] - Step 11»(/lexus/es/xv60-2012-2015/remont/exhaust/#intake-system-exhaust-system-service-information)
  14. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR . Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ] - Step 10»(/lexus/es/xv60-2012-2015/remont/exhaust/#intake-system-exhaust-system-service-information)
  15. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See step 12
  16. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY See step 13
  17. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE See step 13
  18. REMOVE NO. 2 TIMING GEAR COVER See step 14
  19. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY See step 15
  20. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 16
  21. REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE See step 17
  22. REMOVE CRANK POSITION SENSOR . Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ] - Step 2»(ref-598604-S14117346562014021400000)
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL PIPE See step 8
  24. REMOVE OIL PIPE See step 9
  25. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY See step 6
  26. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH See step 14
  27. REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING See step 15
  28. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 17
  29. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See step 18
  30. REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 19
  31. REMOVE OIL STRAINER SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 20
  32. REMOVE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 21
  33. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ] - Step 31»(ref-598589-S06488733812014021400000)
  34. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL . Refer to «REMOVAL [06/2012 - ] - Step 32»(ref-598589-S06488733812014021400000)
  35. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION See step 28
  36. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY See step 29
  37. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER See step 30
  38. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 31
  39. REMOVE IDLE SPROCKET ASSEMBLY See step 32
  40. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1) While raising the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly, insert a pin of 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter into the hole to hold the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Pin *2 Plunger *a Push Using SST to hold the hexagonal portion of each camshaft, loosen the bolts of the camshaft timing gear assembly and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Turn *b Hold SST: 09922-10010 NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder head sub-assembly RH with SST. Do not loosen the other bolts. If any of the bolts is loosened, replace the camshaft timing gear assembly and/or the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly with a new one. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft timing gear assemblies together with the No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
  41. REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY Remove the bolt and No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.
  42. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1) Check that the camshafts are positioned as shown in the illustration. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Knock Pin *a Front View Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration. Uniformly loosen and remove the 12 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration. NOTE: Uniformly loosen the bolts while keeping the camshaft level. Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
  43. REMOVE CAMSHAFT Remove the camshaft.
  44. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT Remove the No. 2 camshaft.
  45. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Remove the camshaft housing sub-assembly RH by prying between the cylinder head sub-assembly RH and camshaft housing sub-assembly RH with a screwdriver. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Protective Tape NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head sub-assembly RH and camshaft housing sub-assembly RH. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  46. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2) While pushing down the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly, insert a pin of 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) diameter into the hole to hold the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Pin *2 Plunger *a Push Using SST to hold the hexagonal portion of each camshaft, loosen the bolts of the camshaft timing gear assembly and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Turn *b Hold SST: 09922-10010 NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder head sub-assembly LH with SST. Do not loosen the other bolts. If any of the bolts is loosened, replace the camshaft timing gear assembly and/or the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly with a new one. Remove the 2 bolts and the camshaft timing gear assemblies together with the No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
  47. REMOVE NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY Remove the bolt and No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.
  48. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2) Check that the camshafts are positioned as shown in the illustration. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Knock Pin *a Front View Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration. Uniformly loosen and remove the 13 bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration. NOTE: Uniformly loosen the bolts while keeping the camshaft level. Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
  49. REMOVE NO. 3 CAMSHAFT Remove the No. 3 camshaft.
  50. REMOVE NO. 4 CAMSHAFT Remove the No. 4 camshaft.
  51. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Remove the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH by prying between the cylinder head sub-assembly LH and camshaft housing sub-assembly LH with a screwdriver. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Protective Tape NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head sub-assembly LH and camshaft housing sub-assembly LH. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.