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Lexus LS 430 V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE) (2002)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 17 of 20)

Make
Lexus
Model
LS 430
Engine
V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE)
Year
2002
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 17 of 20
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c. Using SST, turn the LH camshaft timing pulley counterclockwise until there is tension between the crankshaft timing pulley and LH camshaft

timing pulley.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00350)

16. CONNECT TIMING BELT TO RH CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY

a. Remove any oil or water on the camshaft timing pulley and water pump pulley, and keep them clean.

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

b. Using SST, turn the timing pulley. Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the timing mark of the timing pulley, and hang the timing

belt on the timing pulley. 
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00350) 

17. SET TIMING BELT TENSIONER

a. Using a press, slowly press in the push rod using 981 - 9,807 N (100 - 1,000 kgf, 220 - 2,205 lbs.) 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 setting position of the push rod.
c. Release the press.
d. Install the dust boot to the belt tensioner.

18. INSTALL TIMING BELT TENSIONER 

a. Temporarily install the belt tensioner with the 2 bolts. 
b. Alternately tighten the 2 bolts. 

Torque: 26 Nm (270 kgf-cm, 19 ft. lbs.)  

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