Rack Guide Adjustment
Special Tools Required
Locknut wrench, 40 mm ( 07MAA-SL00100)
| 1. | Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
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| 2. | Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
LHD:  AB07MAA-SL00100RHD:  AB07MAA-SL00100 |
| 3. | Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw, and apply new sealant all around the threads (A).
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| 4. | Loosely install the rack guide screw (A) on the steering gearbox.
 A12°Max.B
25 N·m
(2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft) |
| 5. | Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft), then loosen it.
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| 6. | Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 N·m (0.4 kgf·m, 2.9 lbf·ft) then back it off to specified angle.
| Specified Return Angle: | 12° Max. |
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| 7. | Tighten the locknut (B) while holding the rack guide screw (A).
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| 8. | Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning travel.
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