Corolla L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2005)
b. Install the rack guide and rack guide spring to the rack housing.
c. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap.
Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
d. Temporarily install the rack guide spring cap.
54. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
a. To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the oil seal lip, temporarily install the RH and LH rack ends.
b. Torque the rack guide spring cap.
Torque: 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
c. Back off the rack guide spring cap 120.
d. Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or 2 times.
SST 09616-00011
e. Loosen the rack guide spring cap until the rack guide spring stops functioning.
f.
Using SST and a torque wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap until the preload falls within the specification.
SST 09616-00011
Preload (turning): 1.0 to 1.8 Nm (10 to 18 kgf-cm, 8.9 to 15.9 inch lbs.)
g. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap nut.
Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
h. Temporarily install the rack guide spring cap nut.
i.
Using a hexagon wrench (19 mm), hold the rack guide spring cap and using SST, torque the nut.