60 K miles service
Lexus Champion
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From: Georgia
Originally Posted by STR8-UP-G
anyone know what they mean when they say "torque the drive shaft". I am a backyard mechanic and is planning to do the 60 K mile service myself. Any pointers?
Lexus Champion
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From: Arizona
They mean putting a torque wrench with a 12mm socket and tightening each bolt at the U-Joints to 50 Ft Lbs. The bolts aren't loosened and retightened, only checked to insure tightness. Factory uses lock-tite on the bolts so they should be tight.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: South Bay
Originally Posted by Tammy
They mean putting a torque wrench with a 12mm socket and tightening each bolt at the U-Joints to 50 Ft Lbs. The bolts aren't loosened and retightened, only checked to insure tightness. Factory uses lock-tite on the bolts so they should be tight.
Thanks for the informative heads up on this critical maint. action!
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