2003 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Data

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SERVICE DATA - STEERING COLUMN

Steering wheel free play  
Maximum 30 mm (1.18 in.)
SERVICE DATA - STEERING COLUMN

Part Tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
Steering wheel set nut 50 510 37
Steering wheel pad set screw (Torx®) screw) 8.8 90 78 in.lbf
Steering column assy set nut 26 270 20
Main shaft assy x Steering intermediate shaft 36 360 20
Steering sliding yoke x Intermediate shaft No.2 36 360 27
Power steering gear box x Intermediate shaft No.2 36 360 27
Steering sliding yoke x Intermediate shaft 36 360 27
Telescopic lever lock bolt x Telescopic lever 23 240 17
Steering column protector x Steering column 6 60 52 in.lbf
Turn signal bracket x Steering column 5.7 58 50 in.lbf
Tilt steering bolt 20 204 15
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