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1998 Lexus SC 300
Torque Specifications
1998 Lexus SC 300SECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Valve Self-Locking Nut | 29 (39) | |||
| Pressure Control Valve Bolt | 13 (18) | |||
| Pressure Line-To-Pressure Tube Joint (1) | 27 (36) | |||
| Pressure Port Fitting | ||||
| Except SC300 & GS300 | 51 (69) | |||
| SC300 & GS300 | 61 (83) | |||
| Pressure Tube-To-Control Valve Housing Fitting Bolt | ||||
| ES300 | 18 (25) | |||
| GS300, LS400, SC300 & SC400 | 36 (49) | |||
| Pressure Tube-To-Pump Fitting Bolt | 36 (49) | |||
| Pump Mounting Bolt | ||||
| Except SC300 & GS300 | 29 (39) | |||
| SC300 & GS300 | 17 (24) | |||
| Pump Mounting Nut | 32 (43) | |||
| Pump Pulley Nut | 32 (43) | |||
| Rack & Pinion Assembly Mounting Bracket Bolts & Nuts | ||||
| ES300 | 133 (181) | |||
| GS300 | 48 (65) | |||
| LS400, SC300 & SC400 | 56 (76) | |||
| Rack End-To-Rack (1) | ||||
| ES300 | 45 (60) | |||
| GS300 | 56 (76) | |||
| LS400, SC300 & SC400 | 57 (77) | |||
| Rack Guide Spring Cap | 18 (25) | |||
| Rack Guide Spring Cap Lock Nut (1) | 37 (50) | |||
| Rack Housing Cap | ||||
| LS400 | 51 (69) | |||
| ES300 | 43 (59) | |||
| Steering Column Lower Universal Joint Bolt | 26 (35) | |||
| Tie Rod End Lock Nut | ||||
| ES300 | 55 (74) | |||
| LS400, GS300, SC300 & SC400 | 41 (56) | |||
| Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Nut | ||||
| ES300 | 36 (49) | |||
| GS300 | 64 (87) | |||
| LS400 | 44 (59) | |||
| SC300 & SC400 | 48 (65) | |||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||||
| Pump Housing End Retaining Bolt | 115 (13) | |||
| Reservoir-To-Pump Mounting Bolts (GS300 & LS400) | 115 (13) | |||
| Suction Port Union Retaining Bolt (LS400) | 115 (13) | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.