STEERING GEAR(for AWD with VGRS) REASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When installing, coat the parts indicated by arrows with silicon grease Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

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  2. ADJUST PRELOAD

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  3. INSTALL HARNESS BRACKET


    1. for LHD:


      1. Install the harness bracket with the bolt.

        A001BV3
        Torque:
        9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }

      2. Attach the harness clamp to the harness bracket.

    2. for RHD:


      1. Install the 4 harness brackets with the 4 bolts.

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        Torque:
        9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }

      2. Attach the 3 harness clamps to the harness brackets.

  4. INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT


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      Apply silicon grease to the inside of the smaller diameter of the No. 1 steering rack boot.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Installing from side
      *b Installing perpendicularly
      *c Do not expand steering rack boot clamp

      for Type A:


      1. Temporarily install a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp to the larger diameter side of the No. 1 steering rack boot as shown by the arrow (A) in the illustration.

        Note


        • Make sure to use a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.

        • Do not excessively expand the diameter of the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp when installing it.

        • Do not deform the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.

        • If the diameter of the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp is expanded and then installed as shown in the illustration, the tightening torque will become uneven. As a result, rust may form due to water or other foreign matter entering between the boot and rack housing, causing a malfunction to occur.

        • Do not secure the boot with any objects other than the supply parts appropriate for the vehicle.

        Tech Tips

        Temporarily install a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp, from which the claw has been removed, to the side of the No. 1 steering rack boot diameter.

      2. Install the No. 1 steering rack boot to the groove on the rack housing.

        Note


        • Do not twist the No. 1 steering rack boot when installing it.

        • Do not damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

        • Check that there is no foreign matter or rust.

        • When the No. 1 steering rack boot is damaged, replace the No. 1 steering rack boot with a new one.

        • Do not install the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp after installing the No. 1 steering rack boot to the rack housing.

        Tech Tips

        Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

    3. for Type B:

      Install the No. 1 steering rack boot to the groove on the rack housing.

      Note


      • Do not twist the No. 1 steering rack boot when installing it.

      • Do not damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

      • Check that there is no foreign matter or rust.

      • When the No. 1 steering rack boot is damaged, replace the No. 1 steering rack boot with a new one.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  6. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Front of Vehicle
      *b Top of Vehicle
      *c Rear of Vehicle
      *d Clamp Protrusion Installation Range
      *e Bottom of Vehicle

      Type A:

      Using pliers and a screwdriver, install the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Do not twist the No. 1 steering rack boot.

      • Do not damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

      Tech Tips


      • Install the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp protrusion within the range shown in the illustration.

      • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

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      Type B:


      1. Install a new No. 1 steering rack boot clamp to the No. 1 steering rack boot.

        Text in Illustration
        *a Top of Vehicle
        *b Front of Vehicle
        *c Staked Portion Within This Area
        *d 60°
        *e 45°

        Note


        • Do not twist the No. 1 steering rack boot.

        • Do not damage the No. 1 steering rack boot.

        Tech Tips

        Install the staked portion of the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp within the range shown in the illustration.

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        Press SST against the rack housing side, and stake the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp so that the clearance is the standard.

        SST
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        Note


        • Make sure that the No. 1 steering rack boot is not twisted.

        • Make sure that the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp is not staked too much.

    3. Remove SST and measure the gap of the No. 1 steering rack boot clamp.

      Standard
      2.5 to 4.0 mm (0.0985 to 0.157 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  7. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Front of the vehicle
      *b Upward
      *c Rear of the vehicle

      Using pliers, install the 2 boot clips.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the each clip claw is positioned within the area shown in the illustration.

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      Using SST, turn the pinion and check that the rack boots expand and contract smoothly.

      SST
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  8. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.