Steering Gear: Reassembly: Reassembly

1. Install 2 new claw washers.

   HINT: 

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

2. Using 2 SST, install the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side).
   • SST: 09922-10010 
   Fig 1: Identifying Steering Rack End Subassembly (RH Side)

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   Without SST 

   Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) 

   With SST 

   Torque: 110 N*m (1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (1.13 ft.).
   • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

   HINT: 

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

3. Using 2 SST, install the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side).
   • SST: 09922-10010 
   Fig 2: Identifying Steering Rack End Sub-Assembly (LH Side)

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   Without SST 

   Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) 

   With SST 

   Torque: 110 N*m (1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (1.13 ft.).
   • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

   HINT: 

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

4. Using a brass bar and a hammer, stake the 2 claw washers.
   Fig 3: Staking Claw Washers

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   NOTE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.

1. Apply silicon grease to the inside of the small opening of the steering rack boot No. 1 (LH side).
   Fig 4: Identifying Steering Rack Boot

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2. Temporarily install a new steering rack boot No. 1 clamp to the large opening of the steering rack boot No. 1 (LH side) at the position shown by arrow (A).
   Fig 5: Identifying Clamp & Steering Rack Boot No. 1 LH

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   NOTE:

   • Use a new steering rack boot No. 1 clamp.
   • Do not expand the steering rack boot No. 1 clamp more than necessary for installation.
   • Do not deform the steering rack boot No. 1 clamp.
   • Tightening force of the steering rack boot No. 1 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 boot and rack housing, causing a malfunction.
   • Use only the supply parts which are applicable to the vehicle to secure the boot.

   HINT: 

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

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

   • Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.
   • Do not damage the steering rack boot No. 1 (LH side).
   • Ensure that the steering rack boot No. 1 clamp is installed before installing the steering rack boot No. 1 (LH side) to the rack housing.
4. Install the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Using pliers and a screwdriver, install the steering rack boot No. 1 clamp (LH side).
   Fig 6: Identifying Steering Rack Boot No. 1 Clamp (LH Side)

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   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the steering rack boot.
   • Do not twist the steering rack boot.

   HINT: 

   Make sure that the protrusion of the steering rack boot clamp is positioned within the area shown.

2. Install the RH side by using the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Using pliers, install the 2 boot clips.
   Fig 7: Identifying Boot Clips

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   HINT: 

   Make sure that the each clip claw is positioned within the area shown.

2. Using SST, turn the pinion and check that the rack boots expand and contract smoothly.
   • SST: 09616-00011 
   Fig 8: Checking Rack Boots Expand And Contract Smoothly

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1. Install the lock nut and the tie rod assembly to the rack end until the matchmarks are aligned.
   Fig 9: Identifying Matchmarks

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   HINT: 

   After adjusting toe-in, torque the lock nut.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.