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2001 Lexus ES 300 Base 4dr Sedan

2001 Lexus ES 300
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
19 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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June 23, 2011, 10:28 am

Dese B
 

Question: what are the torque specs for the cv joints?

i just wannt know what the specs are for my lexus so i dont do what the last person to fix my car did and make it to tight and it snap on me again


June 27, 2011, 10:34 pm

Tyler O
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Axle nut, replace every time.

Torque: 294 N.m (3,000 kgf.cm, 217 ft.lbf)

Install the lock nut cap and secure it with a new cotter pin.


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