2004 Lexus ES 330FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specification

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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Torque Specification

Part Tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
Park/neutral position switch Nut 6.9 70 61 in..lbf
Bolt 5.4 55 48 in..lbf
Control shaft lever x Control shaft 13 130 9
Shift control cable x Control shaft lever 13 130 9
Transaxle housing x Engine block A bolt 64 653 47
B bolt 46 470 34
C bolt 37 377 27
Torque converter clutch x Drive plate 48 489 35
Flywheel housing under cover x Automatic transaxle 7.8 80 69 in..lbf
Engine mounting bracket FR x Transaxle 64 653 47
Oil filler tube x Transaxle 5.5 56 49 in..lbf
Control cable bracket No.1 x Transaxle 12 122 9
Control cable bracket No.2 x Transaxle 12 122 9
Oil cooler tube clamp x Control cable bracket 5.5 56 49 in..lbf
Oil cooler inlet tube x Transaxle 27 275 20
Oil cooler outlet tube x Transaxle 27 275 20
Starter x Transaxle 37 377 27
Starter wire x Starter 9.S 100 87 in..lbf
Wire harness x Transaxle 13 133 10
Wire harness clamp x Transaxle 8.4 86 74 in..lbf
Speed sensor (NC) x Transaxle 11 115 8
Speed sensor (NT) x Transaxle 11 112 8
Air cleaner x Air cleaner hose 5.0 51 44 in..lbf
Drain plug x Oil pan 49 500 36
Transmission wire x Transaxle 5.4 55 48 in..lbf
ATF temperature sensor x Valve body 6.6 67 58 in..lbf
Oil pan x Transaxle 7.8 80 69 in..lbf
Solenoid valve x Valve body A B bolt 11 110 8
C D bolt 6.6 67 58 in..lbf
Valve body x Transaxle 11 110 8
Oil strainer x Valve body 11 110 8
Floor shift assy x Body 21 214 15
Control cable x Body 12 122 9
Transfer x Transaxle (U151F) 69 700 51
Transfer x Transfer stiffener plate RH (U151F) 34 350 25
Engine mount bracket RR x Transfer stiffener plate RH 34 350 25
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  • • 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.