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1997 LEXUS SC 400

4.0L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor504Torque3864Fluid7DTC654Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
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Rack and Pinion Boots Torque Specs

for 1997 Lexus SC 400 4.0L V8 · RWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Screws
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Mounting Bolts
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
Power Steering Line Fittings
Critical
Use new O-rings
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Rack Bolts
Critical
86 lb-ft · 117 Nm
Steering Rack Bolts
Critical
74 lb-ft · 100 Nm
Tie Rod End Castle Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
41 lb-ft · 55 Nm
Tie Rod Nut
Critical
46 lb-ft · 62 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
115 lb-ft · 156 Nm
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