Corolla Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
PROCEDURE
1. Inspect steering rack.
2. Check control valve assembly and bushing (TOYOTA Type). Using a cylinder gauge and a micrometer, measure the inside diameter of the
bushing and outside diameter of the valve assembly.
Diameter:
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Maximum Inside: 28.20 mm (1.1102 inch).
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Minimum Outside: 27.75 mm (1.0925 inch).
3. If necessary, replace bushing and oil seal (TOYOTA Type).
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09612 - 24014 (09613 - 22011), remove the bushing from the rack housing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rack housing.
NOTE:
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Separate the SST as shown in the illustration to use it.
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As shown, from the opposite side of SST confirm that its claw is firmly caught on the bushing.
b. Using a screwdriver, tap out the oil seal from the rack housing.
CAUTION: To prevent rack housing damage, wind vinyl tape on the screwdriver.
c. Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
