Assembly
Assembly1. Install the steering rack guide spring
(1) Apply Multemp AC-P grease to the rear surface of the steering rack guide and steering rack guide spring.
(2) Install the steering rack guide spring onto the steering rack housing.
(3) Clean the threaded portion of the steering rack housing and the steering rack guide spring cap, and remove any oil with white gasoline.
(4) Apply Three Bond 1141G or Three Bond 1102 to the threaded portion of the steering rack guide spring cap, and temporarily tighten it.
2. Adjust the total preload. Testing and Inspection
3. Install the steering rack end SUB-ASSY.
(1) Use a SST to secure the steering rack RH side. Use another SST to install the steering rack end SUB-ASSY on the LH side.
SST 09922-10010
Captions in illustration
Standard value:T=103Nm {1050kgf-cm} {76.0ft-lbf}
CAUTION:
^ When you connect a torque wrench to the SST and tighten it while it is extended the total length, continuing until the torque wrench reading reaches the prescribed value will result in the actual tightening torque being larger than desired.
^ Be sure to only use SSTs in the correct direction.
^ Firmly secure the steering rack.
(2) Use two SSTs to install the steering rack end SUB-ASSY on the RH side.
SST 09922-10010
Standard value:T=103Nm {1050kgf-cm} {76.0ft-lbf}
CAUTION:
^ When you connect a torque wrench to the SST and tighten it while it is extended the total length, continuing until the torque wrench reading reaches the prescribed value will result in the actual tightening torque being larger than desired.
^ Be sure to only use SSTs in the correct direction.
^ Firmly secure the steering rack.
4. Install the steering rack boot No.1 (LH side installation position).
(1) Apply Toshiba silicon TSM650 or Idemitsu Autorex A to the inside of the smaller opening of the steering rack boot No.1.
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(2) Install the steering rack boot into the groove in the rack housing.
CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to deform the steering rack boot clamp.
^ Confirm that there are no foreign objects or rust.
^ Replace the steering rack boot No.1 with a new part of you find any cracks, damage, or deterioration.
5. Install the steering rack boot No.1 (RH side installation position).
NOTE:
Perform the same installation procedure on the RH side as with the LH side.
6. Install the steering rack boot clamp No.1 (LH side installation position).
(1) Install a new steering rack boot clamp No.1 onto the area shown in the diagram of steering rack boot No.1.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot No.1.
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(2) Press and attach a SST onto the rack housing side and crimp it so that the steering rack boot clamp gap is at the specified value.
SST 28099AC000
Standard value: 2.0 mm {0.079 in} or less
CAUTION:
Confirm that the steering rack boot No.1 is not twisted.
7. Install the steering rack boot clamp No.1 (RH side installation position).
NOTE:
Perform the same installation procedure on the RH side as with the LH side.
8. Install the steering rack boot clip (LH side installation position).
(1) Use pliers to install the steering rack boot clip onto the steering rack boot No.1.
9. Install the steering rack boot clip (RH side installation position).
NOTE:
Perform the same installation procedure on the RH side as with the LH side.
10. Inspect the steering gear ASSY.
(1) Use a SST to rotate the pinion and confirm that the steering rack boot expands and contracts smoothly.
SST 09616-00011
CAUTION:
After the inspection is completed, set it back to the neutral position.
11. Install the tie-rod end SUB-ASSY LH.
(1) Install the lock nut and tie-rod end SUB-ASSY LH up to the alignment mark position, and temporarily tighten the lock nut.
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NOTE:
Perform the final tightening after toe-in adjustment has been completed.
Standard value:Temporary tightening
T=5.0Nm {51kgf-cm} {3.69ft-lbf}
Final tightening
T=85Nm {867kgf-cm} {62.7ft-lbf}
12. Install the tie-rod end SUB-ASSY RH.
NOTE:
Perform the same installation procedure on the RH side as with the LH side.