Steering Gear: Adjustments
Rack Guide AdjustmentSpecial Tools Required
Locknut wrench, 43 mm 07MAA-SL00200
1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with a locknut wrench, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
3. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw threaded section, and apply new sealant (Loctite 565) around the threads (A). Loosely install the rack guide screw on the
4. Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18 lbf-ft), then loosen it.
5. 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: 15 ± 5°
6. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and install the locknut by hand until it's fully seated.
7. Install the locknut wrench on the locknut, and hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench. Tighten the locknut to specified torque.
8. Check for unusual steering effort throughout the complete turning travel.
9. Check the steering wheel rotational play, and the power assist.