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2000 LEXUS ES 300

3.0L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
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Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 2000 Lexus ES 300 3.0L V6 · FWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Critical
Torque sequence
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Cover Bolts
13 lb-ft · 18 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts
Critical
1) 40 lb-ft (54 Nm). 2) +90 degrees.
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
90°
Electrical Connector Bolts
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Critical
26 lb-ft · 36 Nm
Gasket Surface Bolts
Critical
Clean mating surfaces
16 lb-ft · 22 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Critical
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Sensor Mounting Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Critical
11 lb-ft · 14 Nm
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