Disassembly [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lexus RC 350, 2017 Lexus RC 300, 2016 Lexus RC 350, 2016 Lexus RC 300, and 2015 Lexus RC 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE INTAKE VALVE
- Using SST, compress the inner compression spring and remove the valve spring retainer lock.
- SST: 09202-70020
- 09202-00010
- 09202-01010
- 09202-01020
- SST: 09202-70020
- Remove the valve spring retainer, inner compression spring and intake valve.
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in such a way that they can be reinstalled to their original locations.
- Using SST, compress the inner compression spring and remove the valve spring retainer lock.
- REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE
- Using SST, compress the inner compression spring and remove the valve spring retainer lock.
- SST: 09202-70020
- 09202-00010
- 09202-01010
- 09202-01020
- SST: 09202-70020
- Remove the valve spring retainer, inner compression spring and exhaust valve.
HINT:
Arrange the removed parts in such a way that they can be reinstalled to their original locations.
- Using SST, compress the inner compression spring and remove the valve spring retainer lock.
- REMOVE INTAKE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
- REMOVE EXHAUST VALVE STEM OIL SEAL
- Using needle-nose pliers, remove the exhaust valve stem oil seals.
- REMOVE VALVE SPRING SEAT
- REMOVE NO. 1 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
- REMOVE NO. 2 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG
- REMOVE UNION NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the union unless it is being replaced.
- REMOVE STUD BOLT NOTE:
If the stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.