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2004 Lexus IS 300 Base, Standard
Engine Unit: Installation
2004 Lexus IS 300 Base, StandardSECTION Installation
- A/T: INSTALL DRIVE PLATE
- Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear plate on the crankshaft.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the mounting bolt end.
- Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
- Install the uniformly tighten the 8 mounting bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown in Fig 2.
- Torque: 83 N.m (850 kgf.cm, 61 ft.lbf)
- M/T: INSTALL CLUTCH DISC AND COVER (See INSTALLATION )
- A/T: INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION (See TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE )
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE
- Attach the transmission to the engine.
- Install the ground wire and 5 bolts.
- Torque: 72 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf)
- A/T: CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO TRANSMISSION
- Connect the VSS connector.
- Connect the PNP switch connector.
- Connect the solenoid connector.
- Connect the direct clutch speed sensor connector.
- Connect the engine wire to the 3 wire clamps.
- M/T: CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO TRANSMISSION
- Connect the VSS connector.
- Connect the back-up light switch connector.
- INSTALL STARTER
- Install the starter and clamp bracket with the 2 bolts.
- Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
- Connect the starter connector.
- Install the starter and clamp bracket with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL 4 BOLTS HOLDING NO. 1 OIL PAN TO TRANSMISSION
- Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
- A/T: INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
- Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
- Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install the 6 bolts evenly.
- Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
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HINT:
First install the dark green colored bolt, install the other bolts.
- Install the hole plug.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
- A/T: INSTALL OIL COOLER PIPE
- INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD
- Install 2 new gaskets to the cylinder head.
- Using a 14 mm deep socket wrench, install the exhaust manifold with the 8 nuts. Uniformly tighten the nuts in several passes.
- Torque: 40 N.m (408 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor (bank 2 sensor 1) connector.
- Install the case clamp.
- A/T: INSTALL OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE AND DIPSTICK
- Install a new O-ring to the dipstick guide.
- Push in the dipstick guide end to the dipstick tube of the oil pan.
- Install the dipstick guide with the bolt.
- Connect the engine wire clamp to the dipstick guide.
- Install the dipstick.
- INSTALL SUSPENSION MEMBER TO ENGINE
Install the suspension member and to the engine with the 4 nuts.
- Torque: 70 N.m (714 kgf.cm, 52 ft.lbf)
- SET ENGINE JACK NOTE: Using a chain, hold the engine tightly.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.