Solara Coupe V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2008)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Installation
POWER STEERING: RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR:
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 70 Nm (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL POWER STEERING RACK HOUSING HEAT INSULATOR
3. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, connect the pressure feed tube assembly to the power steering gear assembly.
SST: 09023-12701
Torque: 22 Nm (227 kgf-cm, 16 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
HINT: This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
(b) Using SST, connect the return tube assembly to the power steering gear assembly.
SST: 09023-12701
Torque: 22 Nm (227 kgf-cm, 16 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
HINT: This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.