2009 Lexus LS 600hLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
STEERING COLUMN - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Steering pad x Steering wheel assembly 88 90 78 in *lbf
Steering wheel set nut 50 510 37
Steering column cover set screws 20 20 18 in *lbf
Steering column assembly set nuts 26 260 19
No 1 Air duct sub-assembly x Steering column 98 100 87 in *lbf
Steering intermediate shaft assemblyNo. 2 x Steering column assembly 35 360 26
Steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 x Steering sliding yoke with shaft sub-assembly 35 360 26
Steering sliding yoke with shaft sub-assembly x Power steering link assembly (w/ VGRS) 35 360 26
Steering sliding yoke with shaft sub-assembly x Steering intermediate shaft (w/o VGRS) 35 360 26
Steering intermediate shaft x Power steering link assembly (w/ o VGRS) 35 360 26
Multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU set screws 1.5 15 13 in*lbf
Steering control ECU x Body 55 56 49 in *lbf
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