Steering Gear Inspection

Steering. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Power Steering. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

  3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

Steering Gear -- Inspection



1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Secure the tie rod end ball joint in a vise through aluminum plates.

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.

  1. Install the castle nut to the stud bolt.

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

  1. Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

    Standard turning torque:
    0.98 to 3.92 N*m (10.0 to 39.9 kgf*cm, 9 to 34 in.*lbf)
    If the result torque is out of specification, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly LH with a new one.


2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.


3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Power Steering.Steering Gear.Steering Gear Inspection

  1. Using SST, inspect the total preload.

    SST
    09616-00011
    Standard total preload (turning):
    0.7 to 1.3 N*m (7.1 to 13.2 kgf*cm, 6 to 11 in.*lbf)
    NOTICE:
    Inspect around the steering rack center position.
    If the result is out of specification, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.