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.
2004 Lexus ES 330FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service Data Specification
| U150E | ||
| Line pressure (Wheel locked) | ||
| Engine idling | ||
| D position | 372 - 412 kPa (3.8 - 4.2 kgf.cm2 , 54 - 60 psi) | |
| R position | 672 - 742 kPa (6.8 - 7.5 kgf.cm2 , 97-106 psi) | |
| AT stall (Throttle valve fully open) | ||
| D position | 931 - 1,031 kPa (9.5 - 10.5 kgf.cm2 , 135 - 150 psi) | |
| R position | 1,768 - 1,968 kPa (18.0 - 20 kgf.cm2 , 256 - 285 psi) | |
| Engine stall revolution | D and R positions | 2,240 ± 150 rpm |
| Time lag | N → D position | Less than 1.2 seconds |
| N → R position | Less than 1.5 seconds | |
| Engine idle speed | ||
| (A/C OFF) | N position | 650 ± 50 rpm |
| Drive plate runout | Max. | 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.) |
| Torque converter runout | Max. | 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.) |
| Differential oil seal drive in depth | LH side | 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 in.) |
| RH side | 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.020 in.) | |
| Shift schedule | ||
| D position | ||
| (Throttle valve fully open) | 1 → 2 | 40 - 47 km/h (25 - 29 mph) |
| 2 → 3 | 80 - 88 km/h (50 - 55 mph) | |
| 3 → 4 | 131 - 143 km/h (81 - 89 mph) | |
| 4 → 5 | 190 - 203 km/h (118 - 126 mph) | |
| 5 → 4 | 183 - 196 km/h (114 - 122 mph) | |
| 4 → 3 | 126 - 138 km/h (78 - 86 mph) | |
| 3 → 2 | 76 - 83 km/h (47 - 52 mph) | |
| 2 → 1 | 35 - 41 km/h (22 - 25 mph) | |
| (Throttle valve fully closed) | 4 → 5 | 44 - 50 km/h (27 - 31 mph) |
| 5 → 4 | 35 - 40 km/h (22 - 25 mph) | |
| 3 position | ||
| (Throttle valve fully open) | 1 → 2 | 40 - 47 km/h (25 - 29 mph) |
| 2 → 3 | 80 - 88 km/h (50 - 55 mph) | |
| 4 → 3 | 129 - 141 km/h (80 - 88 mph) | |
| 3 → 2 | 76 - 83 km/h (47 - 52 mph) | |
| 2 → 1 | 35 - 41 km/h (22 - 25 mph) | |
| 2 position | ||
| (Throttle valve fully open) | 1 → 2 | 40 - 47 km/h (25 - 29 mph) |
| 3 → 2 | 83 - 90 km/h (52 - 56 mph) | |
| 2 → 1 | 35 - 41 km/h (22 - 25 mph) | |
| L position | ||
| (Throttle valve fully open) | 2 → 1 | 39 - 45 km/h (24 - 28 mph) |
| Lock-up point | Throttle valve opening 5 % | |
| D position | ||
| 5th gear | Lock-up ON | 71 - 78 km/h (44 - 48 mph) |
| Lock-up OFF | 70 - 76 km/h (43 - 47 mph) | |
| 4th gear | Lock-up ON | 98 - 105 km/h (61 - 65 mph) |
| Lock-up OFF | 95 - 102 km/h (59 - 63 mph) | |
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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