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Lexus SC 430 V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE) (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 4 of 8)

Make
Lexus
Model
SC 430
Engine
V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE)
Year
2003
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 8
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d. Using SST, loosen the tension between the camshaft timing pulley (RH bank) and crankshaft timing pulley by slightly turning the camshaft

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

e. Disconnect the timing belt from the timing belt idler No.1, and remove the timing belt.

26. INSTALL TIMING BELT

a. Check the timing belt idler No. 1 and No. 2.

1. Visually check the seal portion of the idler pulley for oil leakage.

If leakage is found, replace the idler.

2. Check that the idler turns smoothly.

If necessary, replace the idler.

b. Check the water pump.

1. Visually check the air hole and water hole for coolant leakage.

If leakage is found, replace the water pump and timing belt.

2. Turn the pulley, and check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly and quietly.

If necessary, replace the water pump.

c. Remove any oil or water on the crankshaft pulley, oil pump pulley, water pump pulley, idler No.1 and idler No.2, and keep them clean.

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

d. Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.

1. Turn the hexagon wrench head portion of the camshaft to align the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and timing belt plates

aligned.

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