2007 Lexus IS 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Drain plug x Differential carrier 39 400 29
Filler plug x Differential carrier 39 400 29
Breather plug x Differential carrier 21 210 15
Side bearing retainer deflector x Differential carrier 7.0 71 62 in.*lbf
Side bearing retainer x Differential carrier 58 590 43
Differential case x Differential ring gear 97 985 71
Companion flange front x Differential drive pinion 108 to 235 1,100 to 2,400 80 to 173
Front differential carrier assembly x Engine assembly 87 890 64

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FSE) 

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FSE) TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Drain plug x Differential carrier 49 500 36
Filler plug x Differential carrier 49 500 36
Differential carrier cover x Differential carrier 47 475 35
Differential carrier cover breather plug x Differential carrier cover 21 210 15
Breather plug oil deflector x Differential carrier cover 7.0 70 62 in.*lbf
Differential case x Differential ring gear 64 650 47
Rear companion flange x Differential drive pinion 490 or less 5,000 or less 361 or less
Front side: Differential carrier assembly x Rear suspension member 95 970 70
Rear side: Differential carrier assembly x Rear suspension member 142 1,450 105
Rear suspension member x Rear suspension member brace 50 510 37
Bolt (A): No. 3 Parking brake cable assembly x Body 6.0 61 53 in.*lbf
Bolt (B): No. 3 Parking brake cable assembly x Body 19 195 14

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4GR-FSE) 

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 4GR-FSE) TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Drain plug x Differential carrier 49 500 36
Filler plug x Differential carrier 49 500 36
Differential carrier cover x Differential carrier 47 480 35
Differential breather plug x Differential carrier cover 21 210 15
Breather plug oil deflector x Differential carrier cover 8.0 82 71 in.*lbf
Bearing cap x Differential carrier 85 870 63
Differential case x Differential ring gear 97 985 72
2WD: Companion flange rear x Differential drive pinion 338 or less 3,450 or less 249 or less
4WD: Companion flange rear x Differential drive pinion 223 or less 2,280 or less 164 or less
Front side: Differential carrier assembly x Rear suspension member 95 970 70
Rear side: Differential carrier assembly x Rear suspension member 142 1,450 105
Rear suspension member x Rear suspension member brace 50 510 37
Bolt (A): No. 3 Parking brake cable assembly x Body 6.0 61 53 in.*lbf
Bolt (B): No. 3 Parking brake cable assembly x Body 19 195 14
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