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2003 LEXUS RX 300

3.0L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
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Valve Adjustment Torque Specs

for 2003 Lexus RX 300 3.0L V6 · AWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Bolts
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Gasket Bolts
Critical
16 lb-ft · 21 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Mounting Bolts
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Critical
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Sensor Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
Critical
Hold screw while tightening
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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