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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2009ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCOMPONENT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS AND SEQUENCESCYLINDER HEAD
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Cylinder Head
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Cylinder Head
CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Step 1
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with the plate washers in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the cylinder head bolt head with paint as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts another 90°.
Step 3
Tighten the cylinder head bolts an additional 90°.
Check that the painted mark is now facing rearward.
CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Step 1
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with the plate washers in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the cylinder head bolt head with paint as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts another 90°.
Step 3
Tighten the cylinder head bolts an additional 90°.
Check that the painted mark is now facing rearward.
Tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 30 Nm (306 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf)
Standard warpage:
Maximum warpage:
BOLT RE-USABILITY
Standard outside diameter: 10.85 to 11.00 mm (0.4272 to 0.4331 in.)
Minimum outside diameter: 10.70 mm (0.4213 in.)
Measuring Point: 103 mm (4.06 in.)
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1)
Temporarily tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly RH and tighten the 12 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
Tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 16 Nm (163 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2)
Temporarily tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH and tighten the 13 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
Tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 16 Nm (163 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT GEAR
Torque: 100 Nm (1020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf)
Step 1
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with the plate washers in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the cylinder head bolt head with paint as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts another 90°.
Step 3
Tighten the cylinder head bolts an additional 90°.
Check that the painted mark is now facing rearward.
CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Step 1
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with the plate washers in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque: 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf)
Step 2
Mark the cylinder head bolt head with paint as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts another 90°.
Step 3
Tighten the cylinder head bolts an additional 90°.
Check that the painted mark is now facing rearward.
Tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 30 Nm (306 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf)
Standard warpage:
Maximum warpage:
BOLT RE-USABILITY
Standard outside diameter: 10.85 to 11.00 mm (0.4272 to 0.4331 in.)
Minimum outside diameter: 10.70 mm (0.4213 in.)
Measuring Point: 103 mm (4.06 in.)
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1)
Temporarily tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly RH and tighten the 12 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
Tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 16 Nm (163 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2)
Temporarily tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH and tighten the 13 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
Tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 16 Nm (163 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
CAMSHAFT GEAR
Torque: 100 Nm (1020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf)
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.