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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS1997ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYVALVE SPRINGVALVE SPRING SHIM
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Valve Spring Shim
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION Valve Spring Shim
VALVE ADJUSTING SHIM THICKNESS
"Mark" refers to the identification symbol on each valve adjusting shim.
Mark 1. 2.500 mm (0.0984 inch)
Mark 2. 2.550 mm (0.1004 inch)
Mark 3. 2.600 mm (0.1024 inch)
Mark 4. 2.650 mm (0.1043 inch)
Mark 5. 2.700 mm (0.1063 inch)
Mark 6. 2.750 mm (0.1083 inch)
Mark 7. 2.800 mm (0.1102 inch)
Mark 8. 2.850 mm (0.1122 inch)
Mark 9. 2.900 mm (0.1142 inch)
Mark 10. 2.950 mm (0.1161 inch)
Mark 11. 3.000 mm (0.1181 inch)
Mark 12. 3.050 mm (0.1201 inch)
Mark 13. 3.100 mm (0.1220 inch)
Mark 14. 3.150 mm (0.1240 inch)
Mark 15. 3.200 mm (0.1260 inch)
Mark 16. 3.250 mm (0.1280 inch)
Mark 17. 3.300 mm (0.1299 inch)
"Mark" refers to the identification symbol on each valve adjusting shim.
Mark 1. 2.500 mm (0.0984 inch)
Mark 2. 2.550 mm (0.1004 inch)
Mark 3. 2.600 mm (0.1024 inch)
Mark 4. 2.650 mm (0.1043 inch)
Mark 5. 2.700 mm (0.1063 inch)
Mark 6. 2.750 mm (0.1083 inch)
Mark 7. 2.800 mm (0.1102 inch)
Mark 8. 2.850 mm (0.1122 inch)
Mark 9. 2.900 mm (0.1142 inch)
Mark 10. 2.950 mm (0.1161 inch)
Mark 11. 3.000 mm (0.1181 inch)
Mark 12. 3.050 mm (0.1201 inch)
Mark 13. 3.100 mm (0.1220 inch)
Mark 14. 3.150 mm (0.1240 inch)
Mark 15. 3.200 mm (0.1260 inch)
Mark 16. 3.250 mm (0.1280 inch)
Mark 17. 3.300 mm (0.1299 inch)
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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.