STEERING LINKAGE > REASSEMBLY

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1. Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it on the steering rack.
   

2. Stretch a new teflon ring with your fingers.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to overstretch the teflon ring.

3. Coat the teflon ring with power steering fluid.
   

4. Install the teflon ring to the steering rack's groove. Grip the ring to press it into the groove.
   

1. Apply grease to the rack teeth ends.
   

2. Install SST to the steering rack.
   

   SST

   09631-00350  
   

   HINT:

   If necessary, scrape the burrs off the rack teeth end and burnish.

3. Coat SST and the power piston oil seal with power steering fluid.
   

4. Install the steering rack to the rack housing.
   

5. Remove SST.
   

6. Coat SST with power steering fluid.
   

   SST

   09631-00350  
   

7. Install SST to the steering rack opposite end.
   

8. Coat the lip of a new oil seal with power steering fluid. Using SST, install the oil seal to the steering rack.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Slide SST and the oil seal straight without tilting them.
      
   2. Make sure to install the oil seal facing in the correct direction.
      
   3. Be careful not to damage the lip of the oil seal.
      

9. Remove SST.
   

1. Apply sealant to the stopper.
   

2. Using a wooden block and hammer, tap in the stopper until it is tightly installed.
   

   Sealant:

   Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
   

3. Using SST, tighten the stopper.
   

   SST

   09631-20120  
   

   Torque:

   82.5 N*m{ 841 kgf*cm , 61 ft.*lbf }

1. Install SST to the unions of the rack housing.
   

   SST

   09631-12071   (09633-00010)
   

2. Apply 53.33 kPa (400 mmHg, 15.75 in.Hg) of vacuum for about 30 seconds.
   

3. Check that there is no change in the vacuum.
   If there is a change in the vacuum, check the installation of the oil seals.
   

1. Apply molybdenum disulfide base grease to the needle roller bearing inside the rack housing shown in the illustration.
   

   Volume of grease applied:

   Approximately 2 g (0.07 oz)
   

2. Install the control valve with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   18.1 N*m{ 185 kgf*cm , 13 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the rack guide and spring.
   

2. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap.
   

   Sealant:

   Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
   

3. 2WD
   Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, temporarily install the spring cap.
   

4. 4WD
   Using a 12 mm socket wrench, temporarily install the spring cap.
   

1. To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the lip of the oil seal, temporarily install the RH and LH rack ends.
   

2. 2WD:
   Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap.
   

   Torque:

   25 N*m{ 250 kgf*cm , 18 ft.*lbf }

3. Loosen the cap 30°.
   

4. 4WD:
   Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap.
   

   Torque:

   25 N*m{ 250 kgf*cm , 18 ft.*lbf }

5. Loosen the cap 30°.
   

6. Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or 2 times. The rack end will move in and out.
   

   SST

   09616-00011  
   

7. Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, loosen the cap until the rack guide spring does not function.
   

8. 2WD:
   Using SST, a torque wrench and 24 mm hexagon wrench, tighten the cap until the preload is within the specification.
   

   SST

   09616-00011  
   

   Torque:

   Preload (turning):

   0.8 to 1.6 N*m{ 8.2 to 16.3 kgf*cm , 7.1 to 14.2 in.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Perform adjustments in the tightening direction of the spring cap.

9. 4WD:
   Using SST, a torque wrench and 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the cap until the preload is within the specification.
   

   SST

   09616-00011  
   

   Torque:

   Preload (turning):

   1.0 to 1.8 N*m{ 10.2 to 18.4 kgf*cm , 8.9 to 15.9 in.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Perform adjustments in the tightening direction of the spring cap.

10. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the lock nut.
    

    Sealant:

    Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
    

11. Temporarily install the lock nut.
    

12. 2WD:
    Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, hold the rack guide spring cap. Using SST, torque the nut.
    

    SST

    09922-10010  
    

    Torque:

    69 N*m{ 700 kgf*cm , 51 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

    65 N*m{ 660 kgf*cm , 48 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

    NOTICE:

    Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

    HINT:

    Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).

13. 4WD:
    Using a 12 mm socket wrench, hold the rack guide spring cap. Using SST, torque the nut.
    

    SST

    09922-10010  
    

    Torque:

    69 N*m{ 700 kgf*cm , 51 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

    65 N*m{ 660 kgf*cm , 48 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

    NOTICE:

    Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.

    HINT:

    Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).

14. Using SST, recheck the total preload.
    

    Torque:

    Preload for 2WD (turning):

    0.8 to 1.6 N*m{ 8.2 to 1.6 kgf*cm , 1.1 to 14.2 in.*lbf }

    Preload for 4WD (turning):

    1.0 to 1.8 N*m{ 10.2 to 18.4 kgf*cm , 8.9 to 15.9 in.*lbf }

    SST

    09616-00011  
    

15. Remove the RH and LH rack ends.
    

1. Insert a wire 20 mm (0.79 in.) into the vent hole of the steering rack, and ensure that the vent hole is not clogged with grease.
   

   NOTICE:

   If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change after it is assembled and the steering wheel is turned.

1. Install 2 new claw washers to the power steering rack while aligning the notch on the steering rack end with the claw.
   

2. Temporarily install the 2 steering rack ends to the power steering rack.
   

3. Fill up the ball joint of the steering rack ends with MP grease.
   

4. Using SST, install the power steering rack end (LH side) to the power steering rack.
   

   SST

   09922-10010  
   

   Torque:

   103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

   93.6 N*m{ 954 kgf*cm , 69 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

   NOTICE:

   1. Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
      
   2. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      

5. Using SST and a wrench, install the power steering rack (LH side).
   

   SST

   09922-10010  
   

   Torque:

   103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

   93.6 N*m{ 954 kgf*cm , 69 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

   NOTICE:

   1. Rotate SST in the direction shown in the illustration.
      
   2. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      

6. Using a brass bar and hammer, stake the 2 claw washers (LH and RH side).
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not strike the steering rack.

1. Install the boot.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Using SST, tighten the rack boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
   

   SST

   09240-00020  
   09521-24010  
   

   Clearance:

   3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the boot.

   HINT:

   Mark the RH and LH boots.

   NOTICE:

   If the clamp is damaged, replace it with a new one.

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Using pliers, install the clip.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Using SST, check that the rack boot stretches smoothly when the control valve shaft is being rotated.
   

   SST

   09616-00011  
   

2. Apply MP grease as shown in the illustration.
   

3. Install the dust cover.
   

1. Apply power steering fluid to 2 new O-rings. Using SST, install the 2 O-rings and the LH turn pressure tube.
   

   SST

   09023-38201  
   

   Torque:

   12.5 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

   11.9 N*m{ 121 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

   HINT:

   1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      
   2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
      

2. Apply power steering fluid to 2 new O-rings. Using SST, install the 2 O-rings and the RH turn pressure tube.
   

   SST

   09023-38201  
   

   Torque:

   12.5 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

   11.9 N*m{ 121 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

   HINT:

   1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      
   2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
      

1. Apply power steering fluid to 2 new O-rings. Using SST, install the 2 O-rings and the LH turn pressure tube.
   

   SST

   09023-38201  
   

   Torque:

   12.5 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

   11.9 N*m{ 121 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

   HINT:

   1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      
   2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
      

2. Apply power steering fluid to 2 new O-ring. Using SST, install the O-ring and one side of the RH turn pressure tube.
   

   SST

   09023-38201  
   

   Torque:

   12.5 N*m{ 127 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf } for use without SST

   11.9 N*m{ 121 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

   HINT:

   1. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
      
   2. This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
      

3. Apply power steering fluid to new O-ring. Install the O-ring and the RH turn pressure tube.
   

   Torque:

   29.4 N*m{ 300 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }