Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Manual - part 749

(c)  Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and control

valve shaft.

(d)  Loosen the bolt on the upper side of the intermediate shaft,

remove the bolt on the lower side and disconnect the
intermediate shaft.

2. 

DISCONNECT TIE ROD ENDS

(a)  Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b)  Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle arm.

SST 09628–62011

3. CONNECT 

INTERMEDIATE 

SHAFT

(a)  Set the gear housing so that it matches the dimensions

shown below, with the gear housing at the center point.

(b) Align 

matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and control valve

shaft and connect them.

Torque: 35 N

⋅

m (360 kgf

⋅

cm, 26 ft

⋅

lbf)

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4. 

CONNECT PRESSURE AND RETURN TUBES
After inserting the rotation stopper in the valve housing holes,
tighten the union bolts.

Torque: 46 N

⋅

m (500 kgf

⋅

cm, 36 ft

⋅

lbf)

5. 

CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
If the steering wheel has been removed, or the steering
wheel may have moved during the operation, always perform
centering of the spiral cable.
(See page 

SR–11

)

6. 

CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

7. 

BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(See page 

SR–115

)

8. CHECK 

TOE–IN

(See page 

SA–5

)

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POWER STEERING

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COMPONENTS

SR0GJ–02

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POWER STEERING

SECTIONAL VIEW

SR0GK–01

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POWER STEERING

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