How to remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies on Lexus ES300?

Prior to removing the piston/connecting rod assemblies, remove the cylinder head(s), the oil pan, and the oil pump pick-up tube. On four-cylinder engines only, remove the engine balancer assembly if not already done. Use your fingernail to feel if a ridge has formed at the upper limit of ring travel. If carbon deposits or cylinder wear have produced ridges, they must be completely removed with a special tool. After the cylinder ridges have been removed, turn the engine upside-down so the crankshaft is facing up. Before the connecting rods are removed, check the endplay with feeler gauges. Slide them between the first connecting rod and the crankshaft throw until the play is removed. Check the connecting rods and caps for identification marks. Loosen each of the connecting rod cap nuts 1/2-turn at a time until they can be removed by hand. Remove the number one connecting rod cap and bearing insert. To protect the crankshaft journals on four-cylinder engines, slip short pieces of rubber hose over the rod bolts before removing the pistons. Push the connecting rod/piston assembly out through the top of the engine. Repeat the procedure for the remaining cylinders. After removal, reassemble the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts in their respective connecting rods and install the cap nuts finger tight. Don't separate the pistons from the connecting rods.

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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13301-20030
$47.89 MSRP: $61.28
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- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13101-20030
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 13101-0A020, 13101-20010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, 1MZFE; MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13101-20040
$50.35 MSRP: $64.42
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13101-20010
$124.99 MSRP: $166.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 13101-20030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1998 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13101-20050
$122.74 MSRP: $163.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
- Replaced by: 13101-0A040
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.3L | 3MZFE; MCV31L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13101-62040-02
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD,MARK 2
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13103-62040
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: O/S 0.50
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13101-62040-01
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD,MARK 1
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13301-20020
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 13301-20010, 13301-0A020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, 1MZFE; MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13301-20010
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 13301-20020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1998 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
Part Number: 13101-62040-03
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD,MARK 3
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK

Lexus ES300 Piston

Lexus ES300 Piston is designed to absorb explosive combustion forces and convert them to power in the forward direction. Inside the aluminum alloy body, Piston rings seal against the cylinder wall while a connecting rod connects the Piston to the crankshaft to convert the straight line thrust into rotation to feed the transmission to turn the wheels. Throughout the years, the ES300 has been based on cast or forged aluminum designs, where cast hypereutectic designs are seen for daily driving needs, and forged designs are applied for extra strength from higher loads. Both styles are still light but durable, an ideal combination for Lexus refinement. Coatings on each Piston skirt reduce friction and reflect heat to increase longevity, and the modern ring pack is thinner and reduces drag while improving the quality of the seal. Bore size, compression ratio, and valve clearance are the guiding specifications for selection, and many pin bores will accept floating wrist pins which are clipped into position. Earlier trunk-style pieces provided solid side support, while recent slipper patterns reduce mass to get the ES300 revving around freely. These advances guarantee a Piston that can withstand heat and pressure without noise, matching Lexus hallmarks of smoothness. Whether cruising an ES300 of the late nineties or an update of the 2000s, Lexus loads each engine with a precisely machined Piston with resilience.

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Lexus ES300 Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Piston Sub-Assembly With Pin
13101-20010
Q: How to remove the piston/connecting rod assemblies on Lexus ES300?
A:
Prior to removing the piston/connecting rod assemblies, remove the cylinder head(s), the oil pan, and the oil pump pick-up tube. On four-cylinder engines only, remove the engine balancer assembly if not already done. Use your fingernail to feel if a ridge has formed at the upper limit of ring travel. If carbon deposits or cylinder wear have produced ridges, they must be completely removed with a special tool. After the cylinder ridges have been removed, turn the engine upside-down so the crankshaft is facing up. Before the connecting rods are removed, check the endplay with feeler gauges. Slide them between the first connecting rod and the crankshaft throw until the play is removed. Check the connecting rods and caps for identification marks. Loosen each of the connecting rod cap nuts 1/2-turn at a time until they can be removed by hand. Remove the number one connecting rod cap and bearing insert. To protect the crankshaft journals on four-cylinder engines, slip short pieces of rubber hose over the rod bolts before removing the pistons. Push the connecting rod/piston assembly out through the top of the engine. Repeat the procedure for the remaining cylinders. After removal, reassemble the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts in their respective connecting rods and install the cap nuts finger tight. Don't separate the pistons from the connecting rods.

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