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Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: VALVE CLEARANCE: ADJUSTMENT; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

ADJUSTMENT

1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE COOLING: COOLANT: REPLACEMENT+

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag activation.

3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE DRIVE BELT 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: REMOVAL+

6. REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPE 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE IGNITION: IGNITION COIL: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: REMOVAL+

12. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

(a) Turn the crankshaft damper, and align its groove with timing mark "0" of the No. 1 timing belt cover.

(b) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and timing belt rear plates are aligned.

If not, turn the crankshaft 1 complete revolution (360°) and align the marks as above.

13. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE

(a) Check only the valves indicated.

(1) Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the valve lifter and camshaft.

Standard valve clearance (Cold):

Valve

Specified Condition

Intake

0.15 to 0.25 mm (0.006 to 0.010 in.)

Exhaust

0.25 to 0.35 mm (0.010 to 0.014 in.)

(2) Record valve clearance measurements that are out of the specified range. These measurements will be used later to determine the size of the adjustment shim to be installed.

(b) Turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the marks.

(c) Check only the valves indicated in the illustration. Measure the valve clearance.

Standard valve clearance (Cold):

Valve

Specified Condition

Intake

0.15 to 0.25 mm (0.006 to 0.010 in.)

Exhaust

0.25 to 0.35 mm (0.010 to 0.014 in.)

14. REMOVE TIMING BELT

(a) Remove the timing belt 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: REMOVAL .

15. REMOVE CAMSHAFT (for Bank 2) 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: REMOVAL+

16. REMOVE CAMSHAFT (for Bank 1) 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: REMOVAL+

17. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE

(a) Using a powerful magnet, remove the valve lifter and adjusting shim.

NOTICE:

  • Since the shims might drop inside the cylinder head, the operation should be performed slowly.
  • Shims should be classified by the installation.

(b) Determine the replacement adjusting shim size according to these formulas and charts.

(1) Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the removed shim.

(2) Calculate the thickness of a new shim so that the valve clearance is within the specified value.

T = Thickness of removed shim

A = Measured valve clearance

N = Thickness of new shim

Standard valve clearance:

Valve

Standard Thickness

Intake

N = T + (A - 0.20 mm (0.008 in.))

Exhaust

N = T + (A - 0.30 mm (0.012 in.))

(c) Select a new shim with a thickness as close as possible to the calculated value.

HINT:

Shims are available in 41 increments of 0.020 mm (0.0008 in.), from 2.00 mm (0.0787 in.) to 2.80 mm (0.1102).

(d) Place a new adjusting shim on the valve.

(e) Set the valve lifter in place.

(f) Recheck the valve clearance.

Standard intake valve clearance (Cold):

0.15 to 0.25 mm (0.006 to 0.010 in.)

EXAMPLE:

A 2.300 mm (0.0906 in.) shim is installed, and the measured clearance is 0.440 mm (0.0173 in.). Replace the 2.300 mm (0.0906 in.) shim with a No. 54 shim.

New shim thickness:

Shim No.

Thickness

Shim No.

Thickness

Shim No.

Thickness

00

2.000 mm (0.0787 in.)

28

2.280 mm (0.0898 in.)

56

2.560 mm (0.1008 in.)

02

2.020 mm (0.0795 in.)

30

2.300 mm (0.0906 in.)

58

2.580 mm (0.1016 in.)

04

2.040 mm (0.0803 in.)

32

2.320 mm (0.0913 in.)

60

2.600 mm (0.1024 in.)

06

2.060 mm (0.0811 in.)

34

2.340 mm (0.0921 in.)

62

2.620 mm (0.1031 in.)

08

2.080 mm (0.0819 in.)

36

2.360 mm (0.0929 in.)

64

2.640 mm (0.1039 in.)

10

2.100 mm (0.0827 in.)

38

2.380 mm (0.0937 in.)

66

2.660 mm (0.1047 in.)

12

2.120 mm (0.0835 in.)

40

2.400 mm (0.0945 in.)

68

2.680 mm (0.1055 in.)

14

2.140 mm (0.0843 in.)

42

2.420 mm (0.0953 in.)

70

2.700 mm (0.1063 in.)

16

2.160 mm (0.0850 in.)

44

2.440 mm (0.0961 in.)

72

2.720 mm (0.1071 in.)

18

2.180 mm (0.0858 in.)

46

2.460 mm (0.0969 in.)

74

2.740 mm (0.1079 in.)

20

2.200 mm (0.0866 in.)

48

2.480 mm (0.0976 in.)

76

2.760 mm (0.1087 in.)

22

2.220 mm (0.0874 in.)

50

2.500 mm (0.0984 in.)

78

2.780 mm (0.1094 in.)

24

2.240 mm (0.0882 in.)

52

2.520 mm (0.0992 in.)

80

2.800 mm (0.1102 in.)

26

2.260 mm (0.0890 in.)

54

2.540 mm (0.1000) in.

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Standard exhaust valve clearance (Cold):

0.25 to 0.35 mm (0.010 to 0.014 in.)

EXAMPLE:

A 2.300 mm (0.0906 in.) shim is installed, and the measured clearance is 0.440 mm (0.0173 in.). Replace the 2.300 mm (0.0906 in.) shim with a No. 44 shim.

New shim thickness:

Shim No.

Thickness

Shim No.

Thickness

Shim No.

Thickness

00

2.000 mm (0.0787 in.)

28

2.280 mm (0.0898 in.)

56

2.560 mm (0.1008 in.)

02

2.020 mm (0.0795 in.)

30

2.300 mm (0.0906 in.)

58

2.580 mm (0.1016 in.)

04

2.040 mm (0.0803 in.)

32

2.320 mm (0.0913 in.)

60

2.600 mm (0.1024 in.)

06

2.060 mm (0.0811 in.)

34

2.340 mm (0.0921 in.)

62

2.620 mm (0.1031 in.)

08

2.080 mm (0.0819 in.)

36

2.360 mm (0.0929 in.)

64

2.640 mm (0.1039 in.)

10

2.100 mm (0.0827 in.)

38

2.380 mm (0.0937 in.)

66

2.660 mm (0.1047 in.)

12

2.120 mm (0.0835 in.)

40

2.400 mm (0.0945 in.)

68

2.680 mm (0.1055 in.)

14

2.140 mm (0.0843 in.)

42

2.420 mm (0.0953 in.)

70

2.700 mm (0.1063 in.)

16

2.160 mm (0.0850 in.)

44

2.440 mm (0.0961 in.)

72

2.720 mm (0.1071 in.)

18

2.180 mm (0.0858 in.)

46

2.460 mm (0.0969 in.)

74

2.740 mm (0.1079 in.)

20

2.200 mm (0.0866 in.)

48

2.480 mm (0.0976 in.)

76

2.760 mm (0.1087 in.)

22

2.220 mm (0.0874 in.)

50

2.500 mm (0.0984 in.)

78

2.780 mm (0.1094 in.)

24

2.240 mm (0.0882 in.)

52

2.520 mm (0.0992 in.)

80

2.800 mm (0.1102 in.)

26

2.260 mm (0.0890 in.)

54

2.540 mm (0.1000) in.

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18. INSTALL CAMSHAFT (for Bank 1) 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: INSTALLATION+

19. INSTALL CAMSHAFT (for Bank 2) 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: INSTALLATION+

20. INSTALL TIMING BELT

(a) Install the timing belt 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: INSTALLATION .

21. RECHECK VALVE CLEARANCE

(a) Check the valve clearance (see "INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE" procedures).

22. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: INSTALLATION+

23. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: INSTALLATION+

24. INSTALL NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: INSTALLATION+

25. INSTALL NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: INSTALLATION+

26. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE IGNITION: IGNITION COIL: INSTALLATION+

27. INSTALL OIL COOLER PIPE 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: TIMING BELT: INSTALLATION+

28. INSTALL DRIVE BELT 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: INSTALLATION+

29. INSTALL AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION+

30. INSTALL V-BANK COVER 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION+

31. ADD ENGINE COOLANT 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]; 2UZ-FE COOLING: COOLANT: REPLACEMENT+