Steering Linkage Reassembly

Install the spacer to the power steering rack housing.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the inside of the power steering rack housing.

Apply power steering fluid to the lip of a new power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

Install the power steering cylinder tube oil seal to the rack housing at an angle.

NOTICE:

1. Make sure that the power steering cylinder tube oil seal is installed in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
   
2. Install the power steering cylinder tube oil seal at an angle of approximately 20° so that the lowermost part comes to the point, indicated by the arrow in the illustration, to prevent damage to the oil seal when it passes the 2 ports.
   
3. After passing both ports, proceed by pressing the oil at an angle of 10° and 0° sequentially.
   

Using SST, push in the power steering cylinder tube oil seal by hand until the oil seal passes the 2 ports.

SST

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NOTICE:

Do not turn the SST when inserting the oil seal.

Install SST (09631-00200) to SST (09951-07360) upside down.

SST

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Using SST, push the power steering cylinder tube oil seal by hand so that it is level.

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Using SST and a press, install the power steering cylinder tube oil seal.

SST

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HINT:

Please press cylinder tube oil seal until it sit on the stopper portion.

Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it on the steering rack.

Stretch a new "teflon" ring with your fingers.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to overstretch the "teflon" ring.

Coat the "teflon" ring with power steering fluid.

Install the "teflon" ring to the steering rack's groove. Grip the ring to press it into the groove.

Apply grease to the rack teeth ends.

Install SST to the steering rack.

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HINT:

If necessary, scrape the burrs off the rack teeth end and burnish.

Coat SST with power steering fluid.

Install the steering rack to the rack housing.

Remove SST.

Coat SST with power steering fluid.

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Install SST to the steering rack opposite end.

Coat the lip of a new oil seal with power steering fluid. Using SST, install the oil seal to the steering rack.

NOTICE:

1. Slide SST and the oil seal straight without tilting them.
   
2. Make sure to install the oil seal facing in the correct direction.
   
3. Be careful not to damage the lip of the oil seal.
   

Remove SST.

Apply sealant to the stopper.

Sealant:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent.

Using a wooden block and hammer, tap in the stopper until it is tightly installed.

Using SST, tighten the stopper.

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Torque:

83 N*m{846 kgf*cm, 61 ft.*lbf}

Install SST to the unions of the rack housing.

SST

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Apply 53.33 kPa (400 mmHg, 15.75 in.Hg) of vacuum for about 30 seconds.

Check that there is no change in the vacuum.
If there is a change in the vacuum, check the installation of the oil seals.

Apply molybdenum disulfide base grease to the needle roller bearing inside the rack housing shown in the illustration.

Volume of grease applied:

Approximately 2 g (0.07 oz)

Using a plastic-faced hammer and a sliding handle, lightly tap in 2 new union seats.

NOTICE:

Before installing the union seats, remove any dust sticking to the control valve housing.

Install a control valve gasket and the control valve with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

18 N*m{185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

Install the rack guide and spring.

Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap.

Sealant:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent.

Using a 12 mm socket wrench, temporarily install the spring cap.

To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the lip of the oil seal, temporarily install the RH and LH rack ends.

Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap.

Torque:

25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

Loosen the cap 30°.

Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or 2 times. The rack end will move in and out.

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Using a 12 mm socket wrench, loosen the cap until the rack guide spring does not function.

Using SST, a torque wrench and 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the cap until the preload is within the specification.

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Standard preload (turning):

1.0 to 1.8 N*m (10.2 to 18.4 kgf*cm, 8.9 to 15.9 in.*lbf)

NOTICE:

Perform adjustments in the tightening direction of the spring cap.

HINT:

This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the lock nut.

Sealant:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent.

Temporarily install the lock nut.

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Using SST, recheck the total preload.

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Standard preload (turning):

1.0 to 1.8 N*m (10.2 to 18.4 kgf*cm, 8.9 to 15.9 in.*lbf)

Remove the RH and LH rack ends.

Insert a wire 20 mm (0.79 in.) into the vent hole of the steering rack, and ensure that the vent hole is not clogged with grease.

NOTICE:

If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change after it is assembled and the steering wheel is turned.

Install 2 new claw washers to the power steering rack while aligning the notch on the steering rack end with the claw.

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

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

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

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Torque:

103 N*m{1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}for use without SST

94 N*m{959 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf}for use with SST

NOTICE:

1. Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
   
2. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
   

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

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Torque:

103 N*m{1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}for use without SST

94 N*m{959 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf}for use with SST

NOTICE:

1. Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
   
2. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
   

Using a brass bar and hammer, stake the 2 claw washers (LH and RH side).

NOTICE:

Do not strike the steering rack.

Install the boot.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.

Using SST, tighten the rack boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.

SST

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Standard clearance:

3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the boot.
   

1. If the clamp is damaged, replace it with a new one.
   

HINT:

Use the marks placed previously to install the RH and LH clamps to the correct boot.

Using pliers, install the clip.

Using SST, check that the rack boot stretches smoothly when the control valve shaft is being rotated.

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Apply MP grease as shown in the illustration.

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

Torque:

13 N*m{133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}for use without union nut wrench

12 N*m{122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}for use with union nut wrench

HINT:

1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   
2. This torque value is effective when union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.
   

Apply power steering fluid to a new O-ring. Using union nut wrench, install the O-ring and one side of the RH turn pressure tube.

Torque:

13 N*m{133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}for use without union nut wrench

12 N*m{122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}for use with union nut wrench

HINT:

1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.).
   
2. This torque value is effective when union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.
   

Apply power steering fluid to a new O-ring. Install the O-ring and the RH turn pressure tube.

Torque:

29 N*m{296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}

Screw the lock nut and tie rod end onto the rack end until the matchmarks are aligned.

After adjusting toe-in, torque the nut.

Torque:

56 N*m{571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf}