RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
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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.
15. 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
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 the specification.
SST 09616 - 00010
Preload (turning): 0.8 - 1.3 Nm (6.9 - 11.3 inch lbs.)
16. Install rack guide spring cap lock nut.
a. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the nut.
Sealant: Part No.08833 - 00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
b. Using a hexagon wrench (21 mm) to stop the rack guide spring cap rotating, and using SST, torque the nut.
SST 09922 - 10010
Torque: 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
