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Differentials & Axle Shafts: Specifications Lexus LS III

FLUID TYPE & CAPACITY

ApplicationCapacity - Qts. (L)
GS300, GS430 & LS4301.4 (1.3)
IS3001.3 (1.2)
RX300.90-1.0 (.85-.95)

DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CAPACITY

Use API GL-5 gear oil . For operation in temperature above 0°F (-18°C) use SAE 90. For operation in temperature below 0°F (-18°C) use SAE 80W-90 or 80W.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Center Bearing Support Bolts27 (37)
Differential Attaching Bolts
GS300 & GS430
Front105 (142)
Rear90 (122)
LS430
Front108 (147)
Rear105 (142)
Differential Breather Plug15 (21)
Differential Carrier Retainer16 (22)
Differential Cover Bolts35 (47)
Differential Bearing Cap
IS30063 (85)
RX30058 (79)
Drain & Filler Plug36 (49)
Drive Axle Bolts61 (83)
Drive Shaft Adjusting Nut39 (53)
Drive Shaft-To-Companion Flange Bolts58 (79)
Exhaust Center Pipe Bolts (GS300 & GS430)14 (19)
Exhaust Front Pipe Bolts32 (43)
Heat Shield Bolts48 (65)
Oxygen Sensor32 (44)
Pinion Flange Center Nut (Maximum) (1)
GS300, GS430 & LS430362 (490)
IS300249 (338)
RX300174 (235)
Ring Gear Bolts
GS300, GS430 & LS430(2) 47 (64)
IS300 & RX30071 (97)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Front & Rear Crossmember Brace Bolts106 (12)
(1) Ensure pinion bearing preload is set to specification. See COMPANION FLANGE & OIL SEAL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (2) Turn additional 60-90 degrees after tightening to specification.
(1)Ensure pinion bearing preload is set to specification. See COMPANION FLANGE & OIL SEAL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
(2)Turn additional 60-90 degrees after tightening to specification.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS