4.3L V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor483 Torque2491 Fluid7 DTC1830 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

U-Joint Torque Specs

for 2005 Lexus LS 430 4.3L V8 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

—

Axle Nut

Critical

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

—

CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

—

CV Joint Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

—

Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

—

Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

—

Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

—

Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

76 lb-ft · 103 Nm

—

Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

76 lb-ft · 103 Nm

—

Yoke Nut

Critical

If equipped

111 lb-ft · 150 Nm

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