STEERING GEAR - REASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

When installing, coat the parts indicated by arrows with lithium soap base glycol grease .

1. INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY

Install 2 new claw washers.

HINT:

Align the claws of the claw washer with the steering rack grooves.

Steering Gear - Reassembly. POWER STEERING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using 2 SST, install the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side).

SST
09922-10010

Torque:
76 N*m{ 775 kgf*cm, 56 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).

HINT:

Using SST, hold the steering rack and install the steering rack end sub-assembly.

Using 2 SST, install the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side).

SST
09922-10010

Torque:
76 N*m{ 775 kgf*cm, 56 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).

HINT:

Using SST, hold the steering rack and install the steering rack end sub-assembly.

Using a brass bar and a hammer, stake the 2 claw washers.

NOTICE:

Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of the No.1 steering rack boot (LH side).

Temporarily install a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp to the large opening of the No. 1 steering rack boot (LH side) at the position shown by arrow (A).

NOTICE:

Use a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.

Do not expand the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp more than necessary for installation.

Do not deform the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.

Tightening force of the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp becomes uneven if it is installed after being expanded as shown in the illustration. As a result, rust is caused by water entering from the clearance between the No. 1 steering rack boot and rack housing, causing a malfunction.

Use only the supply parts which are applicable to the vehicle to secure the No. 1 steering rack boot.

HINT:

After disengaging the claw of a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp, temporarily install it from the end without expanding the clamp diameter more than necessary.

Install the No. 1 rack boot (LH side) to the groove on the rack housing.