Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Lexus ES 300FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications Index
ES300 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Shaft/Bearing Lock Nut/Drive Axle Nut (Front) | 217 Ft.lbs (294 N.m) | ||
| Axle Hub bearing Set Bolts (Rear) | 59 Ft.lbs (80 N.m) | ||
| Battery | NA | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING PROCEDURES | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR OUTPUT | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | NA | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 12.1-16.4 psi (Minimum opening pressure is 10.0 psi) |
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| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | |||
| At Idle Speed | 4.3 psi (0.3 kg/cm2 ) or more | ||
| At 3,000 RPM | 43-78 psi (3.0-5.5 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | |||
| A/T | 61 Ft.lbs (83 N.m) | ||
| M/T | NA | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 44-50 psi (3.1-3.5 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | ES300 | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | FUEL FILTER (IN-TANK) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | NA | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| Type | NGK No. IFR6A11 DENSO No. SK20R11 |
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| Gap | .043 In. (1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 13 Ft.lbs (18 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 76 Ft.lbs (103 N.m) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.