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1997 Lexus GS300 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
Drive Belt Data -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS Actuator -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> GS300, GS400 & GS430 -> Hydraulic Brake Booster -> IS300 -> LS400 -> LS430 -> RX300 -> SC300 & SC400 -> SC430 -> Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for bleeding the ABS brake system.
Component Replacement
ABS Actuator
IS300
- Remove air cleaner and air cleaner inlet.
- Disconnect six brake lines from actuator.
- Disconnect two brake hoses and two electrical connectors, Fig. .
- Remove nut and two bolts, then the ABS & TRAC actuator.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- After installation, fill brake reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system.
- Inspect brake system for leaks.
LS400
- Remove air cleaner assembly and air cleaner inlet.
- Remove battery clamp cover, bolt and air cl...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
Lexus -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1993-97 LS400, SC300, SC400 & GS300 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- From the luggage compartment, remove the luggage compartment floor mat and trim cover.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector, Figs. through .
- Start the engine and allow to idle until it stalls.
- Place the ignition switch in the Lock position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Install the luggage compartment trim cover and floor mat.
Removal & Installation
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
- Disconnect exhaust pipe. Support exhaust pipe assembly securely.
- Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Place reference mark on driveshaft and side gear shaft. Do not use a punch to mark matchmarks, use paint.
- Remove six hexagon bolts and two washers while depressing brake ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove rubber cap and nut, then disconnect starter wire and connector.
- Remove engine wire cl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
Lexus -> Overdrive (O/D) Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS
The automatic transmission electrical system possesses internal self-diagnostic capabilities. If a fault occurs within the system, the Electronic Control Module (ECM) stores a diagnostic trouble code and the "... "
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain coolant from engine and radiator into a suitable container.
- Remove battery and tray, then disconnect cruise control actuator and mounting from body.
- Disconnect upper radiator and coolant reservoir hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine, then transaxle oil cooler extension lines.
- Disconnect electric cooling fan co...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Lexus GS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Connector Locations, J1 Through W6 Diagram for 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Lexus GS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Lexus GS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Lexus GS300 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Lexus GS300 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Lexus GS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Lexus GS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Lexus GS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Lexus GS300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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