Rack Guide Adjustment

Special Tools Required 

Locknut wrench, 43 mm 07MAA-SL00200

1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the heat shield (A).
   Fig 1: Removing The Heat Shield

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3. Remove the transmission mount bracket .
4. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
   Fig 2: Loosening The Rack Guide Screw Locknut & Removing The Rack Guide Screw

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5. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw, and apply new sealant to the middle of the threads (A). Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.
   Fig 3: Applying New Sealant To The Middle Of The Threads

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6. Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
   Fig 4: Backing Rack Guide Screw Off To The Specified Angle

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7. Retighten the rack guide screw to 6 N.m (0.6 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft), then back it off to the specified angle.

   Specified return angle: 5° max. 

8. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the locknut by hand until it's fully seated.
9. Install the special tool on the locknut (B), and hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench. Tighten the locknut an additional 30° with the special tool.
10. Reinstall the transmission mount bracket and heat shield.
11. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning travel.
12. Check the steering wheel rotation play (see STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK  ) and the power assist (see POWER ASSIST CHECK  ).