Steering

Rack Guide Adjustment

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Special Tools Required

Locknut wrench, 43 mm 07MAA-SL00200

  1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
  1. Remove the transmission mount bracket (see step 18 on page 13-18).
  1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).

    NOTE: LHD type is shown, RHD type is symmetrical.

  1. Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw and apply new sealant to the middle of the threads (C). Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.

  1. Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf/m, 18 lbf/ft), then loosen it.

  1. Retighten the rack guide screw to 6 Nm (0.6 kgf/;m, 4 lbf/ft), then back it off to specified angle.

    Specified Return Angle:

5° Max.

  1. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench and tighten the locknut by hand until it is fully seated.
  1. Install the special tool on the locknut (B) and hold the rack guide screw (A) stationary with a wrench. Tighten the locknut an additional 30° with the special tool.
  1. Reinstall the transmission mount bracket.
  1. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning travel.
  1. Check the steering wheel rotation play and the power assist.