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Friday, May 9, 2014

How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Lexus 2002 GS 300

The Lexus GS is a mid-size luxury sedan that has been in production since 1993. The 2002 model is a second generation Lexus, which includes the 1997 through 2005 models. The 2002 Lexus GS 300 has a six-cylinder 3.0-liter engine with a double overhead camshaft. This type of engine uses a timing belt to synchronize the rotations of the crankshaft and camshaft. The timing belt should last at least 60,000 miles before requiring replacement.

Instructions

    1

    Remove any components needed to access the upper timing belt cover. Disconnect the eight mounting bolts on the upper timing belt cover with a socket wrench and remove the upper cover.

    2

    Turn the crankshaft clockwise with a hex wrench to align the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the crankcase. The timing marks on the camshaft pulleys must also align with the timing marks on the lower timing cover.

    3

    Disconnect the timing belt tensioner and its dust cover with a socket wrench. Remove the lower timing belt covers and the guide for the timing belt. Rotate the pulley for the right camshaft clockwise slightly to relieve the tension on the timing belt, and detach the timing belt from its pulleys.

    4

    Replace the lower timing cover and fasten its mounting bolts with a socket wrench. Turn the right camshaft pulley clockwise to align its timing mark with the corresponding timing mark on the lower timing belt cover. Turn the left camshaft pulley clockwise to align its timing mark.

    5

    Place the new timing belt onto the crankshaft pulley. Align its installation mark with the edge of the lower timing belt cover.

    6

    Place the timing belt on the left camshaft pulley and align the left camshaft timing mark on the timing belt with the timing mark on the left camshaft. Align the timing mark on the left camshaft with its corresponding mark on the lower timing belt cover. Repeat this step with the right camshaft.

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    Place a plate washer between the engine block and the timing belt tensioner. Press the push rod for the tensioner into its housing to align the hole in the push rod with the hole in the housing. Insert a 0.05 inch Allen wrench into the holes to hold the push rod in place.

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    Replace the dust cover for the tensioner, and install the tensioner. Tighten the mounting bolts for the tensioner to 20 ft- lbs. with a torque wrench. Remove the Allen wrench from the hole in the push rod housing to apply the correct tension to the timing belt.

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    Turn the crankshaft clockwise two full turns and align the timing marks once again. Replace the upper timing belt cover with a socket wrench. Install any components removed in step one to access the timing belt.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

How to Replace the Injector on a 1984 300 ZX

The 300ZX is a sports car that Nissan sold in the United States from 1984 to 1996. The 1984 models had 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter engines, and some units also had turbochargers. All versions of the 1984 300ZX have fuel injection, which delivers fuel and air to the engine in a precise ratio. The fuel injector assembly in a 1984 Nissan 300ZX is accessible from the engine compartment and is located on top of the engine.

Instructions

    1

    Start the engine and remove the fuse for the fuel pump in the fuse box. Allow the engine to stall and crank the engine to ensure that it will not start. Turn the ignition off once you have removed all of the fuel from the fuel system. Replace the fuse for the fuel pump.

    2

    Detach the electrical connector from the fuel injector, and disconnect the wiring harness from the wiring clamp on the fuel pipe. Remove the hose from the cover on the rocker arm. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the pressure regulator and detach the pipe to the air regulator.

    3

    Place a shop towel under the fuel pipe to catch spilled fuel. Disconnect the fuel feed line and fuel return line from the fuel pipe.

    4

    Remove the bolts for the fuel pipe and the retaining screws for the fuel injector with a socket wrench. Detach the entire fuel injector assembly from the engine, including the fuel injectors, fuel pipe and pressure regulator. Release the clamps for the hose on the fuel pipe and separate the fuel pipe from the fuel injector.

    5

    Inspect the new insulator washers for the fuel injector to ensure they have no abrasions. Install the new insulator washers to the new fuel injector so they form an airtight seal. Install the new fuel injectors by reversing steps two through four. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.

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