Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 473

P18755

P18753

P18752

P18751

P18775

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

ENGINE UNIT

EM–73

810

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

12.

CONNECT FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING
INSULATOR

Connect the mounting insulator with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 80 N·m (820 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf)

13.

INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER

Install the engine mounting absorber with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 48 N·m (490 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf)

14.

CONNECT REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

(a)

Connect the mounting insulator with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 N·m (670 kgf·cm, 48 ft·lbf)

(b)

Install the 2 hole plugs.

15.

CONNECT LH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

Connect the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)

16.

REMOVE ENGINE SLING DEVICE

17.

CONNECT TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE TO
TRANSAXLE

18.

INSTALL PS PUMP

(a)

Install the PS pump with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 43 N·m (440 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf)

(b)

Install the drive belt.

(c)

Connect the PS pressure tube with the 2 nuts.

Z14240

Connector

Bracket

A

B

A

A

S04497

EM–74

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

ENGINE UNIT

811

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

19.

INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR

(a)

Install the A/C compressor and drive belt adjusting bar
bracket with the 4 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt A: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
Nut C: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)

(b)

Install the drive belt.

(c)

Connect the A/C compressor connector.

20.

INSTALL DRIVE SHAFTS (See page 

SA–23

)

21.

CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO CABIN

(a)

Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel. Install the
grommet.

(b)

Connect these connectors.

4 engine ECM connectors

3 cowl wire connectors to connectors on bracket

(c)

Install the No.2 instrument lower panel.

22.

CONNECT CONNECTORS, CABLE, CLAMPS AND
HOSES

Igniter connector on LH fender apron

Noise filter connector on LH fender apron

VSV connector for vapor pressure sensor

Vapor pressure sensor connector and clamp

Generator connector and wire

Starter connector and wire

2 ground strap connectors to RH fender apron

2 ground strap connectors to LH fender apron

Ground cable to battery body bracket

Engine wire protector clamp to battery body
bracket

Engine wire clamp to bracket on RH fender apron

Engine wire clamp to bracket on fuel filter

Brake booster vacuum hose to air intake chamber

Engine coolant reservoir hose to water outlet

Heater hose to intake manifold

Heater hose to water inlet housing

Fuel inlet hose to fuel filter

CAUTION:
Perform connecting operations of the fuel tube connector
(quick type) after observing the precautions.
(See page 

SF–1

)

EVAP hose to pipe on emission control valve set

2 vacuum hoses to vacuum tank for ACIS

S05048

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

ENGINE UNIT

EM–75

812

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

23.

INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

(a)

Temporarily install 3 new gaskets and the front exhaust
pipe with the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.

(b)

Tighten the 4 nuts holding the exhaust manifolds to the
front exhaust pipe.
Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)

(c)

Tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts holding the front exhaust
pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
Torque: 56 N·m (570 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf)

(d)

Install the bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 33 N·m (330 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf)

(e)

Install the support stay with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 33 N·m (330 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf)

24.

INSTALL RADIATOR (See page 

CO–22

)

25.

INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR

26.

INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER

27.

INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY AND AIR
CLEANER CASE

28.

CONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE

29.

INSTALL ENGINE FENDER APRON SEALS

30.

INSTALL BATTERY TRAY AND BATTERY

31.

INSTALL HOOD

32.

FILL ENGINE WITH OIL

33.

FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT

34.

START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

35.

PERFORM ROAD TEST

Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points
and smooth operation.
36.

RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEVELS

EM1B6–01

S04771

Knock Sensor Connector

Engine Wire Band

Engine Wire

Knock Sensor

No.2 ECT Switch Connector

Water Inlet Housing
(With Water Inlet)

No.2 Idler Pulley Bracket

Water Seal Plate

Engine Coolant Drain Union

Oil Filter Union

Oil Filter



 Gasket

EGR Cooler



 Gasket

Water Pump



 Crankshaft

    Front Oil Seal

Crankshaft
Position Sensor
Connector

 Oil Pressure Switch

Oil Pressure Switch
Connector

A/C Compressor
Housing Bracket

No.1 Oil Pan

x 15

Oil Pump



 Gasket



 Gasket

Engine Wire

Generator

Drain Plug

x 10

No.2 Oil Pan

Oil Strainer



 Non–reusable part

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

Precoated part

8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)

8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)

10 mm Head 8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
12 mm Head 19.5 (200, 14)

10 mm Head 7.8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
12 mm Head 19.5 (200, 14)

45 (460, 33)

8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)

9 (90, 78 in.·lbf)

x 8

8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)

28 (290, 21)

14.5 (145, 10)

25 (250, 18)

39 (400, 29)

x 9



 O–Ring

EM–76

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

CYLINDER BLOCK

813

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

CYLINDER BLOCK

COMPONENTS