15. Ensure steering rack hole (next to rack end) is not clogged with grease. Clean as necessary. Install boots
and clamps. Pinch clamps until there is .08" (2.0 mm), or less, clearance between clamp ends.
16. Screw tie rod end lock nut onto tie rod until reference marks are aligned. Install left and right tie rod ends.
After adjusting toe-in, tighten lock nuts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
17. Install 2 NEW "O" rings, coated with power steering fluid, and 2 turn pressure tubes. Tighten fittings to
specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
Disassembly (Tacoma 2WD)
1. Secure rack and pinion housing in soft-jawed vise (DO NOT over-tighten vise). Remove 2 turn pressure
tubes and 4 "O" rings. See
Fig. 15
.
2. Place reference marks on tie rod end and rack end, across lock nut. Remove lock nuts and tie rod ends.
Loosen boot clamps. Mark and remove left and right side rack boots.
3. Unstake claw washer on both rack ends. See
Fig. 16
. Holding steering rack, use appropriate removal tool
to remove rack ends. Mark left and right sides for proper reinstallation.
4. Place reference marks on mounting bracket and rack housing. Remove retaining bolt, bracket and
grommet.
5. Remove rack guide spring cap lock nut. See
Fig. 15
. Remove rack guide spring cap, spring, rack guide
and seat. Remove seat from guide.
6. Remove rack housing cap from lower side of housing. Remove self-locking nut from lower end of control
valve shaft. Remove dust cover from upper side of housing. See
Fig. 15
.
7. Place reference marks on valve housing and rack housing. Remove mounting bolts and pull control valve
assembly and housing from rack housing.
8. Tape serrated end of control valve shaft. Press control valve assembly and oil seal from housing. Remove
oil seal from control valve.
9. Remove cylinder end stopper, turning clockwise, until wire end is visible in service hole. Turn cylinder
end stopper counterclockwise and remove wire. See
Fig. 14
.
10. Using an extension bar and 19-mm socket wrench, press steering rack and bushing from housing.
Remove bushing from rack. Remove "O" ring from bushing. Press oil seal from rack housing. See
Fig.
16
.
NOTE:
When removing oil seals, be sure to note direction seals are facing for
reinstallation in same direction.
1999 Toyota RAV4
1999-2000 STEERING Power Rack & Pinion - Trucks
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