STEERING GEAR REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT

    1. C280229C01

      *1

      Steering Rack End

      *a

      Grease Application Area

      Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the steering rack end.

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

      Note:

      • Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.

      • Make sure that the boot is free of rust and foreign matter.

  2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot.

  3. TIGHTEN NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

    1. C280227C01

      *a

      Hold

      *b

      Turn

      Using SST, tighten a new No. 2 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

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      Clearance

      3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.

  4. TIGHTEN NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.

  5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP

    1. Using pliers, install the 2 boot clips.

  6. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

    1. C213399E01

      Using SST, rotate the pinion shaft to see if both the left and right steering rack boots expand and contract smoothly.

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      Tip:

      If the result is not as specified, use a new steering rack boot clamp and reinstall the steering rack boots.

  7. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C150341C02

      *a

      Matchmark

      Install the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly so that the matchmarks align.

      Tip:

      After adjusting toe-in, tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.

  8. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. CHECK TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C275665C01

      *A

      for LH Side

      *B

      for RH Side

      Adjust the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and RH so that distance A and distance B are within the specified ranges.

      Reference Values

      Tire size

      Dimension

      Standard Range

      225/65R17

      A

      76.4 to 78.4 mm (3.008 to 3.086 in.)

      B

      76.4 to 78.4 mm (3.008 to 3.086 in.)

      235/55R18

      A

      80.1 to 82.1 mm (3.154 to 3.232 in.)

      B

      80.1 to 82.1 mm (3.154 to 3.232 in.)
      Tip:

      • The values listed above are reference values.

      • The toe-in is adjusted in a later step.