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2002 LEXUS RX 300

3.0L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor514 Torque3864 Fluid9 DTC718 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

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Front Main Seal Torque Specs

for 2002 Lexus RX 300 3.0L V6 · AWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

16 lb-ft · 21 Nm

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Harmonic Balancer Bolt

Critical

Often TTY, may need impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Front section only

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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