How to replace timing belt and water pump on 2002 Lexus IS?
Replacing the timing belt and water pump on your first generation Lexus IS is a pretty complicated job and you have to be extra careful with the timing system not to upset its settings and damage the engine. You’re gonna need a 3/8” ratchet, 1/2” breaker bar, a pry bar or SCH64300 special tool and a complete set of sockets and wrenches.
Do you need special tool to replace Lexus water pump?
Lexus mentioned about the special tool, but you would need at least 3 to 4 feet extension in order to have enough leverage. I also tried air gun and failed. The cheapest and fastest was would be the “Old School” method. Yes, that is right ” No school like the Old School”
Where are the reference points on the Lexus timing belt?
When u buy original timing belt from Lexus, the belt itself has three reference points. Here are the three reference points: Here is the tricky part and I will try to explain it very carefully. There are two marks on the crank timing pulley. One is a dot and other is a upside-down U.
How often does a Lexus engine need to be replaced?
Lexus recommends it being replaced every 90,000 miles. This is an interference engine, which means if the timing belt breaks, it wrecks the engine. I would have it replaced as soon as feasible.
Where is the timing trigger on a Lexus water pump?
The R (right) cam pulley should be in the position of 1 O’clock and the Left cam pulley should be in the 11 O’clock position. Please reference the pictures above. The second mark on the cam pulleys are the cam timing trigger. The picture on the lower right demonstrated that. Please ignore that mark. Don’t get confuse with it.
When to replace the timing belt on a Lexus truck?
You will note under the section for “REPLACE”, the timing belt is listedVehicle » Maintenance » Service Intervals » Normal Service » 90000 Miles or 144000 KilometersAdvancedicon_prd_right_vehicle.gif 2006 Lexus Truck LX 470 V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)save-icon.png Save ArticleSelect AllClean/RepackWheel BearingRepack front wheel bearings.
Lexus mentioned about the special tool, but you would need at least 3 to 4 feet extension in order to have enough leverage. I also tried air gun and failed. The cheapest and fastest was would be the “Old School” method. Yes, that is right ” No school like the Old School”
Lexus recommends it being replaced every 90,000 miles. This is an interference engine, which means if the timing belt breaks, it wrecks the engine. I would have it replaced as soon as feasible.