Preload Spring Installation

1. Secure the power steering rack using the SST

SST: 09612-00012-01

2. Remove the power steering clamp and clip and remove the boot. Repeat for the other side.

NOTE

Boot must be removed to get most consistent steering rack turning force measurement.

3. Remove any remaining power steering fluid by turning the input shaft right and left 10 times

4. Put matchmarks on the rack guide spring cap and gear box to aid in reinstallation

5. Using the SSI, remove the lock nut.

SST: 09922-10010

6. Using a hexagon wrench remove the rack guide spring cap

NOTE
Do not remove the guide.

7. Remove the old rack guide spring.

8. Install the purple spring.

NOTE:

Several springs may need to be tried before the desired preload is achieved.

Use the table below to help select a spring.

9. Apply sealant to 2 - 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap.

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344, Loctite(R) 242, or Equivalent

10. Apply grease to the spring side of the cap

11. Temporarily install the cap.

12. Turn the power steering gear input shaft right and left 1 - 2 times.

13. Using the hexagon wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap until the matchmarks line up.

14. Apply sealant to 2 - 3 threads of the lock nut.

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344, Loctite 242, or Equivalent

15. Using the hexagon wrench, hold the rack guide spring cap and tighten the lock nut.

Torque: 69 N*m (700 kgf*cm, 61 ft*lbf)

NOTE
The matchmarks on the lock nut DO NOT necessarily have to line up

16. Inspect the preload. Using the SSTs 09616-00010-02 (steering adapter) and 00002-02955 (beam type torque wrench), turn the input shaft.

SST: 09616-00010-02, 00002-02956

NOTE

^ Measure the preload at the same steering rack center point

^ Make sure that the oil ports are not plugged with caps. A plugged oil port will affect the preload torque measurement.

Torque: 2.45 +/- 0.2 N*m (25 kgf*cm, 22 in*lbf)

NOTE

If torque is NOT at the specified range, please select another preload spring.

17. Reinstall the steering rack boot.

18. Using SST 0952124010 (Drive Shaft Boot Clamping Tool) or equivalent install the NEW boot clamp.

SST: 09521-24010 (or equivalent)

19. Using pliers install the boot clips with proper orientation.