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Steering Gear: Reassembly

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NOTE: When installing, coat the part indicated by the arrow with lithium soap base glycol grease (See STEERING GEAR  ).
  1. INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install 2 new claw washers

      HINT.

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

    2. Using 2 SST, install the steering rack end sub-assembly (RH side)

      SST 09922-10010 

      Torque: Without SST 

      103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

      With SST 

      76 N*m (775 kgf*cm, 56 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.

      Fig 1: Installing Steering Rack End (RH Side)
      G05753095Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using 2 SST, install the steering rack end sub-assembly (LH side).

      SST 09922-10010 

      Torque: Without SST 

      103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

      With SST 

      76 N*m (775 kgf*cm, 56 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Installing Steering Rack End (LH Side)
      G05753096Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
      NOTE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
      Fig 3: Staking Claw Washers
      G05011974Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of the No. 1 steering rack boot (LH side).
      Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Steering Rack Boot Opening
      G04978840Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily install a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp to the large opening of the No 1 steering rack boot (LH side) at the position shown by the arrow (A)
      Fig 5: Installing Steering Rack Boot Clamp
      G05306450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Use a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.
      • Do not expand the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp more than necessary for installation.
      • Do not deform the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.
      • Tightening force of the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp becomes uneven if it is installed after being expanded as shown in the illustration. As a result, rust will be caused by water entering from the clearance between the No. 1 steering rack boot and rack housing, causing a malfunction.
      • Use only the supply parts which are applicable to the vehicle to secure the No. 1 steering rack boot.

      HINT:

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

    3. Install the No. 1 rack boot (LH side) to the groove on the rack housing.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage or twist the No. 1 steering rack boot.
      • Do not damage the No. 1 steering rack boot (LH side).
      • Ensure that the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp is installed before installing the No. 1 steering rack boot (LH side) to the rack housing.
    4. Install the RH side by using the same procedure as the LH side.
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP 
    1. Using pliers and a screwdriver, install the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp (LH side).
      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 in the illustration.

    2. Install the RH side by using the same procedure as the LH side
  4. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP 
    1. Using pliers, install the 2 steering rack boot clips.
      Fig 6: Installing Steering Rack Boot Clips
      G05753100Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, turn the pinion and check that the rack boots expand and contract smoothly.

      SST 09616-00011 

      Fig 7: Turning Pinion And Checking Rack Boots
      G05203131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL TIE ROD END LH 
    1. Install the lock nut and the tie rod end LH to the rack end until the matchmarks are aligned.

      HINT

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

      Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On Tie Rod End LH And Steering Rack End
      G05753089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL TIE ROD END RH 

    HINT

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side

  7. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Install the wiring harness clamp bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Locating Wiring Harness Clamp Bracket Bolts
      G05753103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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