Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual - part 467
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Seal Width
4 – 5 mm
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Region ”Y”
Region ”X”
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LUBRICATION
OIL PUMP
LU–17
LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)
4.
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.
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Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all
the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket sur-
faces and sealing grooves.
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Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.
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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.
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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.
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Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of ap-
plication. Otherwise the material must be removed
and reapplied.
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Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and rein-
stall cap.
(c)
Install the oil pan with the 19 bolts. Uniformly tighten the
bolts 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 with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
5.
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)