Genuine 1998 Lexus ES300 Crankshaft

1998 Lexus ES300 Crankshaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q:

  How to follow before removing the crankshaft on 1998 Lexus ES300?

  Posted by Erdenebileg E.

  A:

  Lastly before removing the crankshaft, one should ensure that the end play of the crankshaft has been checked by either a dial indicator of feeler gauges to ensure that it moves by this amount when being pr reduced to the front. In case endplay is beyond standard measures, check out the thrust faces for put on, as well as plans to replace thrust washers, if worn out. Make certain that the identification marks made on the main bearing caps are good, and then undo the main bearing cap bolts in the reverse order to that which they were tightened, more special attention being paid to the V6 engine side bolts. Lever lightly and pry the caps from the engine block while paying extra attention that you should not drop the bearing inserts. Now individual, yet with the help of other person if possible, carefully lift the crank shaft out of the engine. If the bearing inserts are removed once, and the engine is in a place where the main bearing inserts need to be replaced then the main bearing insert has to be reinserted in the engine block and the main bearing caps or the cap assembly have to be placed back into their proper slot in the engine block with the bolts tightened with just enough force to hold them in place.

  Answered by Lexus Parts Specialist Tommy / Oct 15, 2025