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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS1997ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
System Specifications
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION System Specifications
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder Head Warpage:
Maximum 0.10 mm (0.039 inch)
12 Pointed Head Cylinder Head Bolt Diameter:
At Tension Portion:
Standard 8.95 - 9.05 mm (0.3524 - 0.3563 inch)
Minimum 8.75 mm (0.3445 inch)
Lifter Bore Diameter 31.000 - 31.016 mm (1.2205 - 1.2211 inch)
Oil Clearance (Between Lifter Bore and Lifter):
Standard 0.024 - 0.050 mm (0.0009 - 0.0020 inch)
Maximum 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder Head To Cylinder Block:
12 Pointed Head:
1st Turn 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
2nd Turn 90°
Recessed Head 18.5 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence:
Intake
Exhaust
Camshaft Bearing Caps To:
Cylinder Head 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Pulley 125 Nm (1300 kgf. cm., 94 ft. lbs.)
Water Inlet Pipe To:
LH Cylinder Head 19.5 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Rear Plate To:
LH Cylinder Head 8 Nm (69 inch lbs.)
Intake Manifold 15 Nm (153 kgf. cm., 11 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold 49 Nm (498 kgf. cm., 36 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Warpage:
Maximum 0.10 mm (0.039 inch)
12 Pointed Head Cylinder Head Bolt Diameter:
At Tension Portion:
Standard 8.95 - 9.05 mm (0.3524 - 0.3563 inch)
Minimum 8.75 mm (0.3445 inch)
Lifter Bore Diameter 31.000 - 31.016 mm (1.2205 - 1.2211 inch)
Oil Clearance (Between Lifter Bore and Lifter):
Standard 0.024 - 0.050 mm (0.0009 - 0.0020 inch)
Maximum 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
3.0L Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence:
3.0L Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence Cont.:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder Head To Cylinder Block:
12 Pointed Head:
1st Turn 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
2nd Turn 90°
Recessed Head 18.5 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence:
Intake
Exhaust
Camshaft Bearing Caps To:
Cylinder Head 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Pulley 125 Nm (1300 kgf. cm., 94 ft. lbs.)
Water Inlet Pipe To:
LH Cylinder Head 19.5 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Rear Plate To:
LH Cylinder Head 8 Nm (69 inch lbs.)
Intake Manifold 15 Nm (153 kgf. cm., 11 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold 49 Nm (498 kgf. cm., 36 ft. lbs.)
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.