Hi,
My bushing is cracked in the damper. I can't find any torque specs or anything on how to replace.
Has anyone replaced this part on their 98 ES300?

Thanks,
Richard

 

Here is a good site to find the part that you need. All the diagrams are in the Replacement Parts section on the left.

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/parts-c...S300-1998.html

I'm guessing you're referring to the dog bone mount. The official part number is 12363-20020
Torque Specs: 47 foot pounds

 

Yes, that's it.
Thanks!
Is it easy to replace?
Buy the Lexus part only or will others work?

 

Others should work as well, and it's in a good easy spot. Try RockAuto, they have one from Beck/Arnley for about half the price of the dealer part. I've never done it before, so I don't know if the engine needs to be supported by a jack. I'm guessing that it can be removed without the jack because it's not supporting the weight of the engine, just the lateral movement.

 

If I recall I think the Haynes manual called for supporting the engine, but when I pulled the motor this weekend, the motor didn't move at all when I took it out.

 

I hope the engine doesn't need to be supported.
I ordered one from autohausaz since I was ordering other parts for my other car.
Otherwise, I will have to find someone who will install aftermarket parts...