RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection
POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Secure the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly ball joint in a vise through aluminum plates.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the castle nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.
(d) Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.
Standard turning torque:
0.98 to 3.92 N*m (10.0 to 39.9 kgf*cm, 9 to 34 in.*lbf)
If turning torque is out of specification, replace the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly with a new one.
2. INSPECT NO. 1 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly.
3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Using SST, inspect the total preload.
SST: 09616-00011
Standard total preload (turning):
0.7 to 1.3 N*m (7.1 to 13.2 kgf*cm, 6 to 11 in.*lbf)
NOTE: Inspect around the steering rack center position.
If the total preload is out of specification, replace the steering gear with a new one.