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Lexus GS460 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Lexus REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
  • Remove bolt and nut and separate load sensing valve bracket and stabilizer link assembly.
  • Remove bolts from suspension member brace.
  • Remove bolts and separate parking brake cable.
  • Release staked part of axle shaft nut using suitable tool.Release staked part of nut completely or threads of driveshaft may be damaged.
  • Apply brake pedal and remove axle shaft nut.
  • Remove bolts and separate speed sensor from axle carrier. Use care not to damage speed sensor and prevent f...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Relearn Procedures -> Registration -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2009 Lexus GS460 4.6 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 Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable. After removing battery ground cable wait 90 seconds to prevent air bag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  • Remove clips securing v-bank cover.
  • Remove clips securing cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove clips from lefthand engine side cover.
  • Remove clips from righthand engine side cover.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove both front wheel nuts and wheels.
  • Remove bolts securing lefthand engine under cover.
  • Remove bolts securing righthand engine under cover.
  • Loosen bolts securing air cleaner cap subassembly.
  • Loosen air cleaner hose from wiring harness...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Lexus -> 2006 GS300, 2006-07 GS430, 2007-09 GS350, GS450h & 2008-09 GS460
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 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 Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Lexus -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when automatic transmission or transfer case fluid temperature exceeds 302°F. If the lamp lights, allow vehicle to operate at idle speed until fluid temperature falls below 248°F; t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Remove cool air intake duct seal.
  • Remove engine room lefthand side cover.
  • Remove engine room righthand side cover.
  • Remove engine cover sub-assembly.
  • Remove no. 1 air cleaner inlet.
  • Remove air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
  • Remove air cleaner case sub-assembly.
  • Remove engine under cover.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove front bumper assembly.
  • Remove front bumper energy absorber.
  • Remove six clips and radiator support opening cover.
  • On models with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System, remove millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
  • On all models, remove three screws, claw and ho...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Remove V-Bank engine cover subassembly.
  • Remove air cleaner inlet cover subassembly.
  • Remove bolt from air cleaner inlet.
  • Remove air cleaner connector pipe by loosing clamps.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm c...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

HVAC Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus GS460  4.6 V8 GASHVAC Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ambient Temperature Sensor
  • Pressure Switch
  • Blower Unit
  • Engine Room No. 1 Junction Block
  • Engine Room No. 2 Junction Block
  • Body Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus GS460  4.6 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Speaker
  • Center Airbag Sensor Assembly
  • Backup Battery
  • Cellular Phone Antenna
  • Mayday ECU
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Lexus GS460  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • 2008 Lexus GS460  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Cut Relay
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Starter
  • Park Neutral Position Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Lexus GS460 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SEAT BELT EXTENDERS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2009 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: SRS COMPONENT DISPOSAL AS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TREATMENT
    Vehicle: 2008 Lexus GS460 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Lexus GS460 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Lexus GS460 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 Lexus GS460 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 Lexus GS460 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 Lexus GS460 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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