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Steering Gear: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fill up the ball joints of the RH and LH rack ends with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
      Fig 1: Filling Ball Joints Of RH And LH Rack Ends With Molybdenum Disulfide Lithium Base Grease
      G04474980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using 2 SST, hold the steering rack LH side and install the rack end (for RH side).

      SST 09922-10010 

      Torque: 60 N*m (612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      • Use SST in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
      • Securely hold the steering rack.
        Fig 2: Installing Rack End (RH Side)
        G04474981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using 2 SST, install the rack end (for LH side).

      SST 09922-10010 

      Torque: 60 N*m (612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      • Use SST in the correct direction as shown in Fig 3.
      • Securely hold the steering rack.
        Fig 3: Installing Rack End (LH Side)
        G04474982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT 
    1. Apply silicon grease to the inside of the small opening of the boot.
    2. Install the boot in the groove on the rack housing.
      NOTE: Make sure that the boot is not twisted.
    Fig 4: Identifying Small Opening Of Boot
    G04474983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 boot.

  4. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP 
    1. Install a new clamp to the boot.
      NOTE: Do not damage the boot.
    2. While pushing SST to the rack housing, pinch the clamp so that the clearance is within specification.

      SST 09521-24010 

      Standard clearance: 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) or less 

      NOTE: Make sure that the boot is not twisted.
      Fig 5: Installing Steering Rack Boot Clamp
      G04474984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 rack boot clamp.

  6. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP 
    1. Using pliers, install the 2 rack boot clips to the RH and LH rack boots.
  7. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, turn the pinion shaft and check that the RH and LH rack boots expand and contract smoothly, reinstall it with a new rack boot clamp.

      SST 09616-00011 

      If the rack boot does not expand and contract smoothly, reinstall it with a new rack boot clamp.

      Fig 6: Inspecting Steering Gear Assembly
      G04474985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Screw the lock nut and tie rod end LH on the rack end unit the matchmarks are aligned and temporarily tighten the lock nut.

      HINT:

      Fully tighten the lock nut after adjusting toe-in.

  9. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

    Fig 7: Aligning Matchmarks
    G04474986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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