Steering Gear Reassembly

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

Fill up the ball joints of the steering rack ends with MP grease.

Using SST, install the steering rack end (RH side) to the steering rack.

SST

09922-10010

Torque:

without SST:

105 N*m{1071 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf}

with SST:

77 N*m{784 kgf*cm, 57 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

1. Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
   
2. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 400 mm (15.7 in.).
   

Using SST and a wrench, install the steering rack end (LH side) to the steering rack.

SST

09922-10010

Torque:

without SST:

105 N*m{1071 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf}

with SST:

77 N*m{784 kgf*cm, 57 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

1. Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
   
2. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 400 mm (15.7 in.).
   

Apply silicon grease to the inside of the small opening of the boot.

Install the 2 boots to the groove on the rack housing.

Using SST, install a new boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

SST

09521-24010

Standard clearance:

3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

Using pliers, install the boot clip.

Text in Illustration

*a	Upward
*b	180°
	Front of Vehicle

NOTICE:

Make sure that the claws of the clip are positioned within the area shown in the illustration.

Using a union nut wrench, install the return tube to the steering gear.

Torque:

25 N*m{255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (LandCruiser RM000003YMD00TX.html).

Apply steering fluid to 2 new O-rings. Using a union nut wrench, install the 2 O-rings and turn pressure tube LH.

Torque:

13 N*m{127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (LandCruiser RM000003YMD00TX.html).

Apply steering fluid to 2 new O-rings. Using a union nut wrench, install the 2 O-rings and turn pressure tube RH.

Torque:

13 N*m{127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (LandCruiser RM000003YMD00TX.html).

Align the matchmarks of the tie rod and rack end, and temporarily install the tie rod with the lock nut.

HINT:

After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

Torque:

88 N*m{897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf}