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Harmonic Balancer Torque Specs

for 1998 Lexus ES 300 3.0L V6 · FWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

16 lb-ft · 21 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Harmonic Balancer Bolt

Critical

Often TTY, may need impact | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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