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Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 497

P12567

Seal Width
4 – 5 mm

Region ”X”

Region ”Y”

LU–16

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LUBRICATION

OIL PUMP

969

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

INSTALL NO.1 OIL PAN

(a)

Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful
not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the oil pan,
oil pump and cylinder block.

Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all
the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket sur-
faces and sealing grooves.

Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.

Using a non–residue solvent, clean both sealing
surfaces.

(b)

Apply seal packing to the oil pan as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826–00080 or equivalent
Region ”X” is at the outer side of the bolt hole.
Region ”Y” is at the inner side of the bolt hole.

Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4 – 5 mm (0.16
– 0.20 in.) opening.

HINT:
Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.

Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of ap-
plication. Otherwise the material must be removed
and reapplied.

Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and rein-
stall cap.

(c)

Install the oil pan with the 17 bolts and 2 nuts. Uniformly
tighten the bolts and nuts in several passes.
Torque:
10 mm head: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
12 mm head: 19.5 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
14 mm head: 37.2 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

(d)

Install the flywheel housing under cover and exhaust pipe
support stay with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

INSTALL OIL STRAINER

Install a new gasket and the oil strainer with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

P12568

Seal Width
4 – 5 mm

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LUBRICATION

OIL PUMP

LU–17

970

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

INSTALL NO.2 OIL PAN

(a)

Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful
not to drop any oil on the contact surface of the No.1 and
No.2 oil pans.

Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all
the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket sur-
faces and sealing grooves.

Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.

Using a non–residue solvent, clean both sealing
surfaces.

NOTICE:
Do not use a solvent which will affect the painted surfaces.
(b)

Apply seal packing to the No.2 oil pan as shown in the il-
lustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826–00080 or equivalent

Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4 – 5 mm (0.16
– 0.20 in.) opening.

HINT:
Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.

Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of ap-
plication. Otherwise the material must be removed
and reapplied.

Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and rein-
stall cap.

(c)

Install the No.2 oil pan with the 10 bolts and 2 nuts. Uni-
formly tighten the bolts and nuts in several passes.
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

INSTALL OIL LEVEL SENSOR

Install a new gasket and the oil level sensor with the 4 bolts.

Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR HOUSING BRACKET
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)

INSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
(See page

EM–52

)

10.

INSTALL TIMING PULLEYS
(See page

EM–20

)

11.

INSTALL TIMING BELT
(See page

EM–20

)

12.

INSTALL ADJUSTING STRUT AND PS PUMP DRIVE
BELT

(a)

Temporarily install the adjusting strut with the bolt and nut.

(b)

Install the drive belt with the pivot and adjusting bolts.
Torque: 43.1 N·m (440 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf)

(c)

Tighten the nut.
Torque: 43.1 N·m (440 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf)

13.

INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR
(See page

EM–71

)

14.

INSTALL GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
(See page

CH–2

)

LU–18

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LUBRICATION

OIL PUMP

971

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

15.

INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET TO NO.1
OIL PAN
Torque: 21 N·m (210 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)

16.

INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(See page

EM–71

)

17.

INSTALL RH FENDER APRON SEAL

18.

INSTALL RH FRONT WHEEL

19.

FILL ENGINE WITH OIL

20.

START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

21.

RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

MA001–05

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MAINTENANCE

OUTSIDE VEHICLE

MA–1

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

OUTSIDE VEHICLE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

These are some maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner’s responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1.

GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner’s manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.

TIRES

(a)

Check the pressure with a gauge. If necessary, adjust.

(b)

Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.

WHEEL NUTS

When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary, tighten them.
4.

TIRE ROTATION

Check the owner’s manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown.
5.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe clean. If necessary, replace.
6.

FLUID LEAKS

(a)

Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid.

(b)

If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.

DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD

(a)

Check that all doors including the trunk lid and back door operate smoothly, and that all latches lock
securely.

(b)

Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.

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