The Lexus ES300 Rod Bearing keeps the crankshaft and connecting rods spinning with little friction to protect the longevity of the engine. In the aluminum V6 installed on the ES300, this Rod Bearing is on a pressurized oil film and its light crush locks it firmly in the split bore once the caps hit torque. Two construction families emerge throughout ES300 production, the bimetal design with an aluminum-silicone lining that shrugs off seizure and the tri-metal version with copper as a base for the lead-tin-copper overlay that provides additional fatigue strength and the capacity to absorb abrasive particles, giving each Rod Bearing style a different edge for durability when the Lexus sedan undergoes harder service. Both varieties require an exact oil clearance between 0.001 and 0.0035 inch based on the matching of identification numbers or micrometer and bore-gauge readings before selecting standard or undersize shells. If wear is responsible for the enlarged gap, you can grind the crank and install the correct Rod Bearing to restore it to a factory spec that allows every Lexus ES300 to be smooth, quiet, and protected from the catastrophic knock of a failed Rod Bearing.
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