Power Steering Link Inspection

Steering. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Power Steering. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK

  2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

  3. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

  4. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

Power Steering Link -- Inspection



1. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the steering rack and teeth wear.

    Maximum runout:
    0.3 mm (0.0118 in.)
    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the steering rack is placed horizontally.
    If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the power steering link assembly.

  1. Check the rack surface for wear and damage.



2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise.

  1. Install the nut to the stud bolt.

  1. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.

  1. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

    Torque:
    Turning torque:
    0.98 to 3.92 N*m{10 to 40 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 34.7 in.*lbf}
    If turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly LH.


3. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


4. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

  1. Temporarily install the 2 steering rack ends to the power steering rack.

    NOTICE:
    Do not fully turn the power steering rack without the steering rack ends as it may damage the oil seal in the rack housing.


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  1. Using SST, fully turn the power steering rack right and left 10 times to settle it.

    SST
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    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Power Steering.Power Steering System.Power Steering Link Inspection

  1. Using SST, turn the control valve and measure the preload.

    SST
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    Torque:
    Standard preload (turning):
    1.5 N*m{15.3 kgf*cm, 13.3 in.*lbf} or less
    If the preload exceeds the specified value, proceed to INSTALL RACK GUIDE (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000001S2R003X_01_0027.html).

  1. Remove the 2 steering rack ends from the power steering rack.