3.0L I6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor492 Torque2499 Fluid8 DTC1701 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

U-Joint Torque Specs

for 2000 Lexus SC 300 3.0L I6 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

189 lb-ft · 256 Nm

—

Axle Nut

Critical

189 lb-ft · 256 Nm

—

CV Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

—

CV Joint Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

—

Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

—

Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

58 lb-ft · 79 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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