Highlander 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Part 2 of 2
OVERHAUL
45. INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSY
a. Install a new claw washer, and temporally install the rack ends.
HINT: Align the claws of the claw washer with the steering rack grooves.
b. Using SST, install the rack end.
SST 09922-10010
Torque: 49.5 Nm (505 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
HINT:
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Using SST, hold the rack and install the rack end.
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Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 inch).
c. Using a brass bar and a hammer, stake the claw washer.
NOTICE: Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
d. Install the other rack end by the same procedure.
HINT: Using SST, hold the rack end on the other side and install it.