Previa Van LE 4WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC SC MFI (1997)
g. Using a punch, stake the nut.
8. Install control valve housing with control valve assembly.
a. Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it to the valve housing.
b. Align the matchmarks on the valve housing and rack housing, and install the valve housing with the valve assembly to the rack housing.
c. Torque the 2 bolts.
Torque: 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
9. Install dust cover.
10. Install rack guide seat, rack guide, rack guide spring and rack guide spring cap.
a. Install the seat to the guide.
b. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the cap.
Sealant: Part No. 08833 - 00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
c. Temporarily install the cap.
11. Adjust total preload.
a. To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the oil seal lip, temporarily install the RH and LH rack ends.
b. Using a hexagon wrench (21 mm), torque the rack guide spring cap.
Torque: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
c. Using a hexagon wrench (21 mm), return the cap 12°.
d. Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or 2 times.
SST 09616 - 00010 or equivalent.
e. Using a hexagon wrench (21 mm), loosen the cap until the rack guide spring is not functioning.
f.
Using SST, a torque wrench, and hexagon wrench (21 mm), tighten the cap until the preload is within specification.
SST 09616 - 00010 or equivalent.
Preload (turning): 1.1 - 1.6 Nm (9.6 - 13.9 inch lbs.)
