2005 Lexus ES 330FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specification

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Differential Torque Specification

Part tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
Drain plug 49 500 36
Filler plug 49 500 36
Breather plug 21 210 15
Companion flange x Drive pinion See OVERHAUL
Companion flange x Propeller shaft 74 755 55
Rear drive shaft x Side gear shaft 56 571 41
Rear differential support No.1 set bolt 95 969 70
Differential case x Ring gear 97 985 71
Differential carrier x Side bearing cap 79 800 58
Differential carrier x Differential carrier cover 47 475 34
Oil deflector set bolt 7.4 75 65 in..lbf
Differential carrier assy rear x body 106 1,081 78
Rear differential dynamic damper x rear differential support No.1 20 204 15
Rear differential support No.1 x differential carrier assy rear 85 867 63
Differential support assy rear x differential carrier assy rear 100 1,020 74
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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