2009 Lexus LS 460 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Camshaft Timing Control Motor: Removal

  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL WITH EDU MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing control with EDU motor connectors.
    2. Remove the bolt and engine wire bracket.
      Fig 1: Locating Engine Wire Bracket Bolts
      G06190129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and camshaft timing control with EDU motor.
      NOTE: Do not allow foreign matter to contact the oil seal face of the camshaft timing control with EDU motor (connecting surface with timing chain cover).
    4. Remove the O-ring from the timing chain cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Camshaft Timing Control With EDU Motor
    G06190130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL WITH EDU MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disconnect the 2 camshaft timing control with EDU motor connectors and engine wire clamp.
      Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Timing Control With EDU Motor Connectors And Engine Wire Clamp
      G06190131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and camshaft timing control with EDU motor.
      NOTE: Do not allow foreign matter to contact the oil seal face of the camshaft timing control with EDU motor (connecting surface with timing chain cover).
    3. Remove the O-ring from the timing chain cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Camshaft Timing Control With EDU Motor
    G06190132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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