Steering Gear: Adjustments

Rack Guide Adjustment

Special Tools Required
Locknut wrench, 43 mm 07MAA-SL0020A

1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the lower radiator hose bracket (A).





4. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the locknut wrench, then loosen the rack guide screw (B).





5. Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18 lbf-ft), then loosen it.
6. Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 Nm (0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 lbf-ft) then back it off to the specified angle.

Specified return angle: 10° to 20°

7. Tighten the locknut to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18 lbf-ft) while holding the rack guide screw.
8. Install the lower radiator hose bracket.
9. Install the splash shield.
10. Check for tight or loose steering from lock to lock.
11. Do these inspections:

^ Steering wheel rotational play.
^ Power assist with vehicle parked.