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Electric Power Steering Gear: Reassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. Install the earth wire with the bolt.

    Torque: 5.5 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf) 

  2. Install RH and LH claw washers and rack ends  :
      NOTE: Align the claws of the claw washer with the steering rack grooves.
      Fig 1: Installing Claw Washer & Rack End
      G01066416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install a new claw washer and temporarily install the rack end.
      2. NOTE:

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 380 mm (14.96 in.).


      Use SST 09922 - 10010 in the direction shown in Fig 2.
      Fig 2: Torquing Rack End
      G01066417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a spanner, hold the steering rack steadily and using SST, torque the rack end. SST 09922 - 10010.

      Torque: 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf)  .

      3. CAUTION: Avoid any impact on the steering rack.
      Fig 3: Staking Claw Washer
      G01066418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a brass bar and a hammer, stake the claw washer.
    4. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  3. Install RH and LH rack boots, clips and clamps  :
      CAUTION: If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change after it is assembled and the steering wheel is turned.
    1. Ensure that the steering rack hole is not clogged with grease.
      2. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.
    2. Install the boot, clip and clamp.
    3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  4. Install RH and LH tie rod ends and lock nut  :
    1. Screw the lock nut and tie rod end onto the rack end and the matchmarks aligned.
      Fig 4: Identifying Tie Rod Ends Matchmarks
      G01066419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. After adjusting toe-in, torque the nut. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
    3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
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