1994 Lexus GS 350 timing marks

1994 LEXUS GS 350
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AIRMAN001
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1994 Lexus GS 350 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

im replacing the water pump and the twin cam markings seems to have moved when i loosened the timing belt and was wondering how they should line up?
Dec 23, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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Hello I only show a GS 300 not a 350. For the GS 300 Timing marks on camshaft sprockets must align with timing marks on No. 4 timing belt cover. See Fig. 12 . If conditions are not as described, rotate crankshaft clockwise one complete revolution clockwise


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Dec 23, 2009 at 4:52 PM
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Hello

Also, it looks like you may have a recall on your vehicle. The dealer may fix this for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on this to see if it applies to you.

95V072000: LOWER BALL JOINTS
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 95V072000
Related Ref Number(s): 95V072000
ARTICLE BEGINNING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 1993-94 Lexus GS 300
Campaign No: 95V072000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 27604
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1992 SEP
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1994 MAY
Passenger Vehicles.
SYSTEM
Suspension; Independent Front Control Arm; Lower; Ball Joint.
FAULT
Lower Ball Joints.
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
The spherical portions of certain lower ball joints had finished surfaces that were not smooth causing friction with the surface of the ball joint cap.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
This condition can lead to separation of the ball joint increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Dealers will replace the lower ball joints on the affected vehicles.
Dec 23, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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