Removal & Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Manufacturer lists procedure with engine removed. Remove engine. See ENGINE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove timing belt, idler pulleys and crankshaft sprocket. See TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT - 4.3L article.
- Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove 2 nuts and remove oil strainer and gasket. Remove 8 attaching bolts, and remove oil pump. Remove "O" ring from cylinder block.
- To disassemble, remove plug, gasket, compression spring and relief valve. Remove bolts, oil pump cover and rotors. See Fig 1.