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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS1997ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANASXLEA/T TORQUE DATA
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
A/T Torque Data
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION A/T Torque Data
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Flex Plate To Crankshaft 83 Nm (61 ft.lb)
Flex Plate To Torque Convertor Clutch 27 Nm (20 ft.lb)
Flex Plate Housing Under Cover To Transaxle 7.8 Nm (69 in.lb)
Shift Control Cable 15Nm (11 ft.lb)
Left Side Transaxle Mounting Nut 80 Nm (59 ft.lb)
Transaxle To Engine:
14 mm Head 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.)
17 mm Head 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
UNIT OVERHAUL
Oil cooler pipe union 27 Nm, 275 kgf.cm, 20 ft. lbs.
Oil pan 4.9 Nm, 50 kgf.cm, 43 inch lbs.
Valve body x Transaxle case 11 Nm, 110 kgf.cm, 8 ft. lbs.
Accumulator x Cover 10 Nm, 100 kgf.cm, 7 ft. lbs.
Oil pump x Transaxle case 22 Nm, 225 kgf.cm, 16 ft. lbs.
O/D case x Transaxle case 25 Nm, 250 kgf.cm, 18 ft. lbs.
Differential left-hand side bearing retainer 19 Nm, 195 kgf.cm, 14 ft. lbs.
Differential right-hand retainer 19 Nm, 195 kgf.cm, 14 ft. lbs.
Differential carrier cover 39 Nm, 400 kgf.cm, 29 ft. lbs.
Oil pump body x Stator shaft 10 Nm, 100 kgf.cm, 7 ft. lbs.
Ring gear x Differential case 124 Nm, 1260 kgf.cm, 91 ft. lbs.
Upper valve body x Lower valve body 6.6 Nm, 67 kgf.cm, 58 inch lbs.
Accumulator cylinder x Valve body 6.6 Nm, 67 kgf.cm, 58 inch lbs.
Solenoid x Valve body 6.6 Nm, 67 kgf.cm, 58 inch lbs.
Counter drive gear lock nut 280 Nm, 2855 kgf.cm, 206 ft. lbs.
Carrier cover x Transaxle case 39 Nm, 400 kgf.cm, 29 ft. lbs.
Parking lock pawl bracket 7.4 Nm, 75 kgf.cm, 65 inch lbs.
Oil strainer x Transaxle case 11 Nm, 110 kgf.cm, 8 ft. lbs.
Flex Plate To Crankshaft 83 Nm (61 ft.lb)
Flex Plate To Torque Convertor Clutch 27 Nm (20 ft.lb)
Flex Plate Housing Under Cover To Transaxle 7.8 Nm (69 in.lb)
Shift Control Cable 15Nm (11 ft.lb)
Left Side Transaxle Mounting Nut 80 Nm (59 ft.lb)
Transaxle To Engine:
14 mm Head 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.)
17 mm Head 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
UNIT OVERHAUL
Oil cooler pipe union 27 Nm, 275 kgf.cm, 20 ft. lbs.
Oil pan 4.9 Nm, 50 kgf.cm, 43 inch lbs.
Valve body x Transaxle case 11 Nm, 110 kgf.cm, 8 ft. lbs.
Accumulator x Cover 10 Nm, 100 kgf.cm, 7 ft. lbs.
Oil pump x Transaxle case 22 Nm, 225 kgf.cm, 16 ft. lbs.
O/D case x Transaxle case 25 Nm, 250 kgf.cm, 18 ft. lbs.
Differential left-hand side bearing retainer 19 Nm, 195 kgf.cm, 14 ft. lbs.
Differential right-hand retainer 19 Nm, 195 kgf.cm, 14 ft. lbs.
Differential carrier cover 39 Nm, 400 kgf.cm, 29 ft. lbs.
Oil pump body x Stator shaft 10 Nm, 100 kgf.cm, 7 ft. lbs.
Ring gear x Differential case 124 Nm, 1260 kgf.cm, 91 ft. lbs.
Upper valve body x Lower valve body 6.6 Nm, 67 kgf.cm, 58 inch lbs.
Accumulator cylinder x Valve body 6.6 Nm, 67 kgf.cm, 58 inch lbs.
Solenoid x Valve body 6.6 Nm, 67 kgf.cm, 58 inch lbs.
Counter drive gear lock nut 280 Nm, 2855 kgf.cm, 206 ft. lbs.
Carrier cover x Transaxle case 39 Nm, 400 kgf.cm, 29 ft. lbs.
Parking lock pawl bracket 7.4 Nm, 75 kgf.cm, 65 inch lbs.
Oil strainer x Transaxle case 11 Nm, 110 kgf.cm, 8 ft. lbs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.