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-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13301-20030
$47.89 MSRP: $61.28
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- 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; 1MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13101-20030
$113.71 MSRP: $153.78
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: 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; 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, 1MZFE; MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13101-20040
$50.35 MSRP: $64.42
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Product Specifications
- 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; 1MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13101-20010
$115.56 MSRP: $153.78
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Product Specifications
- 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; 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13101-20050
$115.56 MSRP: $153.78
You Save: $38.22 (25%)
Product Specifications
- 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; 3MZFE; MCV31L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13101-62040-02
Product Specifications
- Other Name: 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; 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13103-62040
Product Specifications
- 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; 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13101-62040-01
Product Specifications
- Other Name: 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; 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13301-20020
Product Specifications
- Other Name: 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; 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, 1MZFE; MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13301-20010
Product Specifications
- 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; 1MZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Piston Sub-Assy, W/Pin
Part Number: 13101-62040-03
Product Specifications
- Other Name: 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; 3VZFE; VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK

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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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