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Common Specs & Procedures

LS 500 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - ]
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [12/2017 - ]
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 294 N*m (2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
Rear 290 N*m (2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf)
Battery SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - ]
Brakes
Bleeding (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster) BLEEDING [12/2017 - 09/2018] or BLEEDING [09/2018 - 10/2023]
Bleeding (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster) BLEEDING [12/2017 - 10/2023]
Bleeding (2024) BLEEDING [10/2023 - ]
Disc Brakes SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - ] for Front, or SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - ] for Rear
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [12/2017 - 10/2023] or TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [10/2023 - ] for Front, or TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [12/2017 - 10/2023] or TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [10/2023 - ] for Rear
Charging
Generator SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - ]
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [12/2017 - 10/2023] or TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [10/2023 - ]
Drive Belts
Adjustment ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2017 - ]
Belt Routing INSTALLATION [12/2017 - ]
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - ]
Radiator Cap Pressure Standard value; 93 to 123 kPa (1.0 to 1.3 kgf/cm2 , 13.5 to 17.8 psi) (Brand-new cap)
Minimum standard value; 79 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2 , 11.4 psi) (Used cap)
Thermostat R & I WATER CONTROL VALVE
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2017 - 10/2020], Step 10 or ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2020 - ], Step 10
Oil Pressure at idle, 30 kPa (0.3 kgf.cm2, , 4 psi) or higher
at 2500 RPM, 180 kPa (1.8 kgf.cm2, , 26 psi) or higher
Overhaul SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - 10/2020] or SERVICE DATA [10/2020 - ]
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [12/2017 - 09/2018] , TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [09/2018 - 10/2020] , TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [10/2020 - 10/2023] or TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [10/2023 - ]
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS (Specs) under MAINTENANCE.
Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque Step 1: 29.5 N.m (301 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
Step 2: Tighten an additional 90°
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
At Idle 196 to 833 kPa (2.0 to 8.5 kgf/cm2 , 28 to 121 psi)
Remains for 5 minutes after engine has stopped 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2 , 14 psi) or more
For high pressure at idle 1800 to 28000 kPa (18.4 to 285.6 kgf/cm2 , 261 to 4060 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2017 - ]
Fuel Filter Location FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plug
Type DENSO EC22HPR-D7
Gap Electrode gap for new spark plug
0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.0236 to 0.0276 in.)
Maximum electrode gap for used spark plug
0.9 mm (0.0354 in.)
Torque 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
Starting
Starter SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - ]
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [12/2017 - ]
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SERVICE DATA [12/2017 - 10/2020] or SERVICE DATA [10/2020 - 10/2022] or SERVICE DATA [10/2022 - ]
Torque Specifications TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [12/2017 - ]
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140 N.m (1, 428 kgf.cm 103 ft.lbf)