Steering. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141
Steering Gear Linkage. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141
Steering Gear -- Reassembly |
| 1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT |
Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of a new No. 2 steering rack boot.
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Install the No. 2 steering rack boot to the groove on the rack housing.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.
- Make sure that the boot is free of rust and foreign matter.
| 2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT |
- HINT:
- Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot.
| 3. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for LH Side) |
Using SST, tighten a new steering rack boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
- SST
- 09521-24010
- Clearance:
- 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the No. 2 steering rack boot.
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| 4. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for RH Side) |
- HINT:
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SST
- 09521-24010
| 5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for LH Side) |
Using pliers, install the steering rack boot clip.
| 6. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side) |
- HINT:
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
| 7. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY |
Using SST, rotate the pinion shaft to see if both the left and the right steering rack boots expand and contract smoothly.
- SST
- 09616-00011
- HINT:
- If the operation cannot be done as specified, use a new steering rack boot clamp and reinstall the steering rack boots.
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