gstq74

Hi Folks. I am new to this forum! I borrowed my father in-laws 2007 ES350 for the next 12 months and I need to do some repairs so I am reaching out to this community!

I am planning to do a rear strut replacement and I was wondering if anyone had the torque specs for the top and bottom bolts?

99RX300PDX

Hope this help.

From 2008 Lexus ES350 Manual:


Rear Suspension Specifications (United States)

Hub to control arm torque in foot-pounds 59
Hub to control arm torque in Newton-meters 80

Upper strut/shock mounting torque in foot-pounds 29
Upper strut/shock mounting torque in Newton-meters 39

Lower strut/shock mounting torque in foot-pounds 133
Lower strut/shock mounting torque in Newton-meters 180

Strut center shaft torque in foot-pounds 41
Strut center shaft torque in Newton-meters 55

99RX300PDX

SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: COMPONENTS; 2008 MY ES350 [07/2007 - later]

ILLUSTRATION

gstq74

Thanks so much! I can't see the diagram you posted for some reason? Could you repost?

LeX2K

99RX300PDX

Sorry. Can you see the diagram posted by user LeX2K (post # 5)?

gstq74

Awesome. Thanks!

99RX300PDX

You 're welcome.

gstq74

Thanks for all the feedback. I went with the KYB Quick Struts and it was a straightforward job since this is a California Car. I need to do my fronts but as most people know the front struts are not available yet. According to KYB they should be out in Q1. So far I can feel the difference in the back but my fronts are shot so I am not getting the full KYB experience!

loliwin55

what can happen if they are not done to specs? my mechanic did not measure, he just put them tight