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1998 LEXUS SC 300

3.0L I6RWDAUTOMATICgas
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cooling

Radiator Cap Torque Specs

for 1998 Lexus SC 300 3.0L I6 · RWD
Units

11 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Coolant Drain Plug
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Drain Petcock
Hand tight
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Fan Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Hose Clamps
2 lb-ft · 3 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
11 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Mounting Bolts
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Water Pump Bolts
Critical
Tighten in criss-cross pattern
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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