Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Manual - part 465

INSTALLATION OF ENGINE

(See Components on pages EM–62 to 64)
1.  INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY IN

VEHICLE
(a)  Attach the engine hoist chain to the engine hangers.
(b)  Lower the engine and transmission assembly into the

engine compartment.

CAUTION: Install carefully without damaging the power
steering gear housing or the park/neutral position switch
(A/T only).

(c)  Insert the stud bolts of the front engine mounting

brackets into the stud bolt holes of the front suspension
crossmember.

(d)  Keep the engine level.

(e)  Install the rear engine mounting member with the four

bolts and four nuts.

Torque:

Nut 13 N

⋅

m (135 kgf

⋅

cm, 10 ft

⋅

lbf)

Bolt 25 N

⋅

m (260 kgf

⋅

cm, 19 ft

⋅

lbf)

2. INSTALL 

INTERMEDIATE 

SHAFT

(a) Remove 

SST.

SST 09325–20010 (M/T)
09325–40010 (A/T)
(b)  Insert the yoke into the transmission.
(c)  Align the matchmarks on the flanges and connect the

propeller shaft with the four bolts, washers and nuts.

(d)  Torque the bolts and nuts.

Torque:

74 N

⋅

m (750 kgf

⋅

cm, 54 ft

⋅

lbf)

(e)  Torque the bolts.

Torque:

49 N

⋅

m (500 kgf

⋅

cm, 36 ft

⋅

lbf)

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HINT: Adjust the center support bearing to keep the intervals
as shown with the vehicle in the unladen condition.
Under the same condition, check if the center line of the cen-
ter support bearing is at right angles to the shaft axial direc-
tion.
(f)  Inspect the joint angle. (See page PR–13)

3. (A/T)

CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD
Connect the control rod to the shift lever with the nut.

4. 

INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE HEAT INSULATOR
Install the heat insulator with the four nuts as shown.

5. 

INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a)  Install new two gaskets and No. 2 front exhaust pipe with

new four nuts.

Torque:

62 N

⋅

m (630 kgf

⋅

cm, 46 ft

⋅

lbf)

(b)  Install a new gasket and the No. 2 front exhaust pipe to

the front exhaust pipe with the two bolts and nuts.

Torque: 43 

N

⋅

m (440 kgf

⋅

cm, 32 ft

⋅

lbf)

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6. (M/T)

INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
Install the clutch release cylinder and torque the two bolts.

Torque: 12 

N

⋅

m (120 kgf

⋅

cm, 9 ft

⋅

lbf)

7. 

INSTALL GROUND STRAP, STARTER WIRE AND HOSE
(a)  Install the ground strap to the transmission.

(b)  Install the starter wire with the nuts.
(c)  Install the starter wire with the wire clamp.
(d) Install 

two new gaskets and fuel inlet hose with the union

bolt.

Torque: 34 

N

⋅

m (350 kgf

⋅

cm, 25 ft

⋅

lbf)

8. 

INSTALL PS PIPE
Install the PS pipe with the two clamp bolts.

9. 

CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO CABIN
(a)  Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel.

(b)  Connect the following connectors:

(1)  Two connectors to ECM
(2)  Connectors to ABS & TRAC ECU
(3)  Two connectors to TRAC ECU
(4)  Four connectors to connector cassette
(5)  Connector to A/C control assembly

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(c)  Install the engine (& ECT) ECU with the nut.

(d)  Install the ECU cover with the two nuts.
(e)  Install the floor carpet.

(f)  Install the scuff plate.

(g)  Connect the connectors.
(h)  Install the lower instrument panel finish panel and glove

compartment door assembly with the four screws.

(i)  Install the instrument panel under cover with the two

clips.

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