2007 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY      
Vane pump housing rear x Vane pump housing front 22 220 16
Power steering oil pressure switch 21 210 15
Pressure port union sub-assembly 69 700 51
Power steering suction port union set bolt 12 120 9
Vane pump assembly x Pump bracket rear 37 380 27
Vane pump assembly set bolt 37 380 27
Pressure feed tube assembly x Vane pump assembly 41 (44) 420 (450) 30 (33)
Pressure feed tube assembly clamp set bolt 7.8 80 69 in.*lbf
RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY      
Engine hanger set bolt 38 390 28
Control valve housing set bolt 18 185 13
Control valve shaft lock nut 25 250 18
Rack housing cap 59 600 43
Rack guide spring cap lock nut 43 (59) 440 (600) 32 (43)
Rack x Rack end sub-assembly 62 (83) 630 (850) 46(61)
Turn pressure tube union nut 12(13) 120(130) 9(9)
Tie rod end sub-assembly lock nut 74 750 54
Rack & pinion power steering gear assembly set bolt 58 590 43
Steering intermediate shaft x Control valve pinion shaft 35 360 26
Front suspension crossmember sub-assembly x Frame Bolt A 157 1,600 116
Bolt B 113 1,152 83
Crossmember x Engine mounting insulator RR 52 530 38
Center member x Frame 60 612 44
Center member x Engine mounting insulator FR 52 530 38
Front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No. 1 x Lower ball joint 89 910 66
Front stabilizer link assembly set nut 74 750 55
Pressure feed tube assembly x Rack & pinion steering gear assembly 23 (25) 235 (255) 17(18)
Steering gear outlet return tube x Rack & pinion steering gear assembly 23 (25) 235 (255) 17(18)
Pressure feed tube clamp set bolt 7.8 80 69 in.*lbf
Tie rod end sub-assembly x Steering knuckle 49 500 36
Steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 set bolts 35 360 26
Front wheel set nut 103 1,050 76
(): For use without SST
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