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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS1997ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD BEARING
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Connecting Rod Bearing
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod Bearing
Connecting Rod Bearing Center Wall Thickness:
Reference:
Mark 1 1.484 - 1.487 mm (0.0584 - 0.0585 inch)
Mark 2 1.487 - 1.490 mm (0.0585 - 0.0587 inch)
Mark 3 1.490 - 1.493 mm (0.0587 - 0.0588 inch)
Mark 4 1.493 - 1.496 mm (0.0588 - 0.0589 inch)
Connecting Rod Oil Clearance:
Standard 0.038 - 0.064 mm (0.0015 - 0.0025 in.)
Maximum 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
Connecting Rod Bushing:
Inside Diameter 22.005 - 22.014 mm (0.8663 - 0.8667 inch)
Bushing Oil Clearance:
Standard 0.005 - 0.011 mm (0.0002 - 0.0004 inch)
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Thrust Clearance:
Standard 0.15 - 0.30 mm ( 0.0059 - 0.0118 in.)
Maximum 0.035 mm ( 0.0138 in.)
Reference:
Mark 1 1.484 - 1.487 mm (0.0584 - 0.0585 inch)
Mark 2 1.487 - 1.490 mm (0.0585 - 0.0587 inch)
Mark 3 1.490 - 1.493 mm (0.0587 - 0.0588 inch)
Mark 4 1.493 - 1.496 mm (0.0588 - 0.0589 inch)
Connecting Rod Oil Clearance:
Standard 0.038 - 0.064 mm (0.0015 - 0.0025 in.)
Maximum 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
Connecting Rod Bushing:
Inside Diameter 22.005 - 22.014 mm (0.8663 - 0.8667 inch)
Bushing Oil Clearance:
Standard 0.005 - 0.011 mm (0.0002 - 0.0004 inch)
Maximum 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Thrust Clearance:
Standard 0.15 - 0.30 mm ( 0.0059 - 0.0118 in.)
Maximum 0.035 mm ( 0.0138 in.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.