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2006 Lexus GS430 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Component Locations -> GS430, LS430, LX470, RX300, RX330, RX400h, SC430 & 1998-06 GS300
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Unstake front axle hub using suitable tool. Release staked part of nut completely or threads of driveshaft may be damaged.
  • Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Apply brake and remove axle hub nut.
  • Disconnect speed sensor harness clip and separate sensor wire and hose from shock absorber. Do not damage speed sensor when disconnecting.
  • Remove bolt securing speed sensor.
  • Remove bolt and nuts and remove lower ball joint steering knuckl...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> Registration -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Registration

TPMS ECU

If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.

  • Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC3 located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
  • Using the scan tool, note the registered transmitter IDs that are stored in the old TPMS ECU.
  • If reading the stored transmitter IDs from the old TPMS ECU is not possible, the tires will need to be removed from the wheels to read and note the tire pressure sensor transmitter IDs.
  • Wi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Discharge fuel system pressure.
  • Position vehicle on lift and ensure transaxle is in neutral position.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable. After removing battery ground cable wait 90 seconds to prevent air bag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  • Drain engine coolant from radiator. Drain coolant into clean suitable container and plug end of hose.
  • Remove nuts securing v-bank cover.
  • Remove clips securing cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove bolt from air inlet and remove air inlet.
  • Remove clips from lefthand engine side cover.
  • Remove clips from righthand engine side cover.
  • Disconnect PVC hose...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2006 GS300, 2006-07 GS430, 2007-09 GS350, GS450h & 2008-09 GS460
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be cleaned every 18 months or 15,00 miles and replaced 36 months or 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

The cabin air filter cannot be removed with the A/C system in outside air mode.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the partition plate by pulling outward, Fig. .
  • Remove the cover located at the rear of the glove compartment.
  • Through...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Lexus -> Overdrive (O/D) Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 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 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

  • Remove air intake duct seal.
  • Remove air cleaner inlet.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Body Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GASRear Body Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Junction Block
  • Stop Light
  • Seat Belt Control ECU
  • Multiplex Network Rear ECU
  • Transmission Components Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GASTransmission Components Diagram for 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Switch
  • Speed Sensor
  • ECM
  • Junction Block
  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Security Horn
  • Left Front Door Courtesy Switch
  • Left Rear Door Courtesy Switch
  • Right Front Door Courtesy Switch
  • 2006 Lexus GS430  4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Defogger Relay
  • Noise Filter
  • Park Position Switch
  • Shift Lock Control Engine Control Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Lexus GS430 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: XM Satellite Radio Inoperative Until Ignition Key Is Cycled
    Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) TIRE REGISTRATION AND "LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ECU"
    Vehicle: 2006 Lexus GS430 4.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Lexus GS430 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Lexus GS430 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 2006 Lexus GS430 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 2006 Lexus GS430 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 2006 Lexus GS430 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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