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3.0L V6: Specifications Lexus RX I

Mechanical

Crankcase Capacity

Crankcase capacity with oil filter change is 5.0 qts. (4.7L).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bolts/Nuts
Bolt "A"18 (24)
Bolt "B"13 (18)
Bolt "C"18 (24)
Air Intake Chamber Bolt/Nut32 (43)
Air Intake Chamber Support Bolt14 (19)
Axle Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolt24 (33)
Axle Shaft Nut217 (294)
Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm Bolt/Nut94 (127)
Brake Booster Vacuum Hose32 (43)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (1)12 (16)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt94 (127)
Camshaft Timing Gear Nut110 (149)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Step 118 (24)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
Coolant Inlet Pipe Bracket Bolt14 (19)
Coolant Outlet Housing Bolt/Nut11 (15)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt159 (216)
Cylinder Head Bolt (2)
12-Point Bolt
Step 140 (54)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
Recessed Bolts13 (18)
Drain Plug33 (45)
Drain Union29 (39)
Drive Plate Bolt61 (83)
Engine Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt47 (64)
Engine Mounting Bracket-To-Cylinder Block Bolt21 (28)
Engine Stabilizer Rod Bolt47 (64)
Exhaust Manifold Nut36 (49)
Exhaust Manifold Support Bracket Bolt25 (34)
Front Engine Mounting Insulator59 (80)
Front Engine Mounting Insulator47 (64)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut46 (62)
Front Stabilizer Bolts (RX300)15 (19)
Fuel Inlet Line-To-Fuel Filter Banjo Bolt21 (28)
Ground Cable Strap Nut10 (14)
Intake Air Chamber Nuts32 (43)
Intake Air Control Valve-To-Air Intake Chamber Nut11 (15)
Intake Manifold Bolt/Nut11 (15)
Knock Sensor29 (39)
Left Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts (RX300)47 (64)
Lower Frame Brace Bolts (RX300) (3)
Bolt "A"134 (181)
Bolt "B"24 (33)
Main Bearing Cap-To-Cylinder Block 12-Point Bolts (4) (5)
Step 116 (22)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
Main Bearing Cap Side Bolts (4) (5)20 (27)
No. 1 Engine Hanger Bolt29 (39)
No. 1 Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
10-mm Bolt(6)
12-mm Bolt14 (19)
No. 1 Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Bolt27 (37)
No. 2 Right Side Engine Mounting Bracket
ES300 (7)
Bolts "A", "B" & "C"47 (64)
Bolt "D"23 (32)
RX300 (8)
Bolts "A", "B" & "C"47 (64)
Bolt "D"23 (32)
No. 2 Fuel Pipe Union Bolt24 (33)
Oil Filter Union22 (30)
Oil Plug33 (45)
Oil Pump Bolt
10-mm Bolt(6)
12-mm Bolt14 (19)
Oxygen Sensor33 (44)
Power Steering Gear Bolts/Nut (RX300)134 (182)
Power Steering Pressure Tube Bolt29 (39)
Power Steering Pump Bolt32 (43)
Power Steering Pump Bracket-To-Cylinder Head Bolt32 (43)
Rear Engine Mount-To-Crossmember Nut48 (65)
Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Nut (RX300)64 (87)
Rear Engine Mounting Insulator47 (64)
Right Engine Mount Brace Bolt23 (31)
Right Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
Bolt "A"47 (64)
Bolt "B"47 (64)
Bolt "C"47 (64)
Bolt "D"23 (31)
Spark Plug13 (18)
Stabilizer Bar Link-To-Lower Control Arm Nut29 (39)
Throttle Body Bolt/Nut14 (19)
Tie Rod Nut36 (49)
Timing Belt Idler Pulleys
No. 1 Idler Pulley Bolt25 (34)
No. 2 Idler Pulley Bolt32 (43)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt20 (27)
Water Inlet Pipe Bolt14 (19)
Water Outlet Mounting Bolts/Nuts11 (15)
Water Seal Plate Bolt13 (18)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Baffle Plate Bolt69 (7.8)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt71 (8.0)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt71 (8.0)
Cylinder Block Side Cover Bolts/Nuts78 (8.8)
Cylinder Head Rear Plate Bolt69 (7.8)
Delivery Pipe Bolt89 (10.0)
Drive Plate Cover Bolt69 (7.8)
No. 1 & 2 Timing Belt Cover Bolt74 (8.4)
No. 2 Oil Pan Bolt/Nut69 (7.8)
No. 3 Timing Belt Cover Bolt74 (8.4)
Oil Level Sensor Bolt69 (7.8)
Oil Pump Pick-Up Tube Bolt/Nut69 (7.8)
Oil Strainer Bolt69 (7.8)
Timing Belt Plate Bolt69 (7.8)
Water Pump Bolt/Nut69 (7.8)
(1) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (Схема №31) (2) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (Схема №15) (3) (Схема №11) (4) Tighten main bearing cap-to-cylinder block 12-point bolts first, and then tighten main bearing cap side bolts on outside of cylinder block. (5) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (Схема №40) (6) Tighten bolts to 69 INCH lbs. (7.8 N.m). (7) (Схема №8) (8) (Схема №12)
(1)Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (Схема №31)
(2)Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (Схема №15)
(3)(Схема №11)
(4)Tighten main bearing cap-to-cylinder block 12-point bolts first, and then tighten main bearing cap side bolts on outside of cylinder block.
(5)Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (Схема №40)
(6)Tighten bolts to 69 INCH lbs. (7.8 N.m).
(7)(Схема №8)
(8)(Схема №12)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement183 Cu. In. (3.0L)
Bore3.44" (87.4 mm)
Stroke3.27" (83.0 mm)
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Fuel SystemSFI

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft
End Play
Standard.0016-.0095 (.040-.241)
Wear Limit.0118 (.300)
Runout.0024 (.061)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter (1)
Size Mark "00"2.40157 (610000)
Size Mark "01"2.40153 (60.9990)
Size Mark "02"2.40149 (60.9980)
Size Mark "03"2.40145 (60.9970)
Size Mark "04"2.40141 (60.9960)
Size Mark "05"2.40137 (60.9950)
Size Mark "06"2.40133 (60.9940)
Size Mark "07"2.40129 (60.9930)
Size Mark "08"2.40125 (60.9918)
Size Mark "09"2.40121 (60.9907)
Size Mark "10"2.40117 (60.9897)
Size Mark "11"2.40114 (60.9890)
Size Mark "12"2.40109 (60.9876)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0008 (.020)
Journal Taper.0008 (.020)
Oil Clearance
Standard
Journals No. 1 & 4.0006-.0013 (.015-.033)
Journals No. 2 & 3.0010-.0018 (.025-.046)
Wear Limit
Journals No. 1 & 4.0020 (.050)
Journals No. 2 & 3.0024 (.061)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Crankpin Journal Diameter2.0862-2.0866 (52.989-53.000)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0008 (.020)
Journal Taper.0008 (.020)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0015-.0025 (.038-.064)
Wear Limit.0031 (.080)
(1) Main bearing journal diameter is determined by size mark on the crankshaft. (Схема №38)
(1)Main bearing journal diameter is determined by size mark on the crankshaft. (Схема №38)

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Pin Bushing Bore.8663-.8667 (22.004-22.014)
Crankpin Bore (1)
Size Mark "1"2.2047-2.2050 (56.000-56.007)
Size Mark "2"2.2050-2.2052 (56.007-56.012)
Size Mark "3"2.2052-2.2054 (56.012-56.017)
Size Mark "4"2.2054-2.2057 (56.017-56.024)
Maximum Bend.0020 Per 3.940 (.050 Per 100.00)
Maximum Twist.0059 Per 3.940 (.150 Per 100.00)
Side Play
Standard.0059-.0118 (.150-.300)
Wear Limit.0138 (.350)
(1) Crankpin bore diameter is identified by size mark on connecting rod. (Схема №36)
(1)Crankpin bore diameter is identified by size mark on connecting rod. (Схема №36)

CONNECTING RODS

PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons
Clearance
Standard.0033-.0042 (.084-.106)
Wear Limit.0051 (.130)
Diameter3.4412-3.4416 (87.406-87.416)
Pins
Diameter.8660-.8664 (21.996-22.006)
Piston Fit(1)
Rod Fit (Oil Clearance)
Standard.0002-.0004 (.005-.010)
Wear Limit.0020 (.050)
Rings
No. 1
End Gap
Standard.0098-.0138 (.250-.350)
Maximum.0374 (.950)
Side Clearance.0008-.0028 (.020-.071)
No. 2
End Gap
Standard.0138-.0177 (.350-.450)
Maximum.0413 (1.050)
Side Clearance.0008-.0024 (.020-.061)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap
Standard.0059-.0157 (.150-.400)
Maximum.0394 (1.001)
(1) Piston pin should slide in piston using thumb pressure with piston heated to 140°F (60°C).
(1)Piston pin should slide in piston using thumb pressure with piston heated to 140°F (60°C).

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter3.4449-3.4453 (87.500-87.511)
Maximum Diameter3.4457 (87.520)
Main Bearing Bore Inside Diameter (1)
Size Mark "00"2.59842 (66.0000)
Size Mark "01"2.59846 (66.0010)
Size Mark "02"2.59850 (66.0020)
Size Mark "03"2.59854 (66.0030)
Size Mark "04"2.59858 (66.0040)
Size Mark "05"2.59862 (66.0050)
Size Mark "06"2.59866 (66.0060)
Size Mark "07"2.59870 (66.0070)
Size Mark "08"2.59873 (66.0080)
Size Mark "09"2.59877 (66.0090)
Size Mark "10"2.59881 (66.0100)
Size Mark "11"2.59885 (66.0110)
Size Mark "12"2.59889 (66.0120)
Size Mark "13"2.59893 (66.0130)
Size Mark "14"2.59897 (66.0140)
Size Mark "15"2.59901 (66.0150)
Size Mark "16"2.59904 (66.0160)
Maximum Deck Warpage.0028 (.071)
(1) Main bearing bore inside diameter is determined by size mark on cylinder block. (Схема №38)
(1)Main bearing bore inside diameter is determined by size mark on cylinder block. (Схема №38)

CYLINDER BLOCK

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Intake Valves
Face Angle44.5°
Minimum Margin.020" (.50 mm)
Minimum Refinish Length3.7382" (94.950 mm)
Stem Diameter.2154-.2159" (5.470-5.485 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle44.5°
Minimum Margin.020" (.50 mm)
Minimum Refinish Length3.7362" (94.900 mm)
Stem Diameter.2152-.2157" (5.465-5.480 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length1.7913" (45.500 mm)
Out-Of-Square.079" (2.01 mm)
Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Pressure
Valve Closed42-46 @ 1.331 (19-21 @ 33.80)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Maximum Warpage
Cylinder Block Surface.0039" (.100 mm)
Manifold Surface.0039" (.100 mm)
Valve Seats
Intake Valve
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width.039-.055" (1.00-1.40 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width.039-.055" (1.00-1.40 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide Cylinder Head Bore I.D.
Standard Valve Guide.4053-.4060" (10.295-10.312 mm)
Oversize Valve Guide.4073-.4080" (10.345-10.363 mm)
Valve Guide I.D..2169-.2177" (5.510-5.530 mm)
Valve Guide Installed Height.437-.453" (11.10-11.50 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Standard.0010-.0024" (.025-.061 mm)
Wear Limit.0031" (.080 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide Cylinder Head Bore I.D.
Standard Valve Guide.4053-.4060" (10.295-10.312 mm)
Oversize Valve Guide.4073-.4080" (10.345-10.363 mm)
Valve Guide I.D..2169-.2177" (5.510-5.530 mm)
Valve Guide Installed Height
Exhaust.350-.366" (8.90-9.30 mm)
Intake.437-.453 (11.10-11.50)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Standard.0012-.0026" (.030-.066 mm)
Wear Limit.0039" (.100 mm)

CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
End Play
Standard.0016-.0035 (.040-.090)
Wear Limit.0047 (.120)
Journal Diameter1.0613-1.0620 (26.957-26.975)
Journal Runout.0024 (.061)
Oil Clearance
Intake
Standard.0014-.0028 (.035-.071)
Wear Limit.0039 (.100)
Exhaust
Standard.0010-.0024 (.025-.060)
Wear Limit.0035 (.090)
Lobe Height
Intake
Standard1.6902-1.6942 (42.931-43.032)
Wear Limit1.6776 (41.961)
Exhaust
Standard1.6836-1.6876 (42.763-42.865)
Wear Limit1.6776 (41.961)
Gear Backlash
Standard.0008-.0079 (.020-.201)
Wear Limit.0188 (.300)

CAMSHAFT

VALVE LIFTERS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter1.2205-1.2212 (31.000-31.018)
Lifter Diameter1.2191-1.2195 (30.965-30.975)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0009-.0020 (.023-.050)
Wear Limit.0028 (.071)

VALVE LIFTERS

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