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2005 LEXUS SC 430

4.3L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Valve Adjustment Torque Specs

for 2005 Lexus SC 430 4.3L V8 · RWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Bolts
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Gasket Bolts
Critical
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Critical
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Sensor Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
Critical
Hold screw while tightening
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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