ES 330 V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
A.
Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the steering main shaft.
B.
Install the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 35.3 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
2.
Connect the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
A.
Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the steering gear assembly.
B.
Install the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 35.3 Nm (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
C.
Install the steering column hole cover to the boot.
D.
Connect the clamp to the steering column hole cover boot and tighten the bolt.
3.
Road test the vehicle to ensure that the noise is gone.