Sienna AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2007)
10. INSTALL TOTAL PRELOAD
(a)
To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the oil seal lip, temporarily install the RH and LH steering rack ends sub-assembly.
(b) Using SST, torque the rack guide spring cap.
SST 09631-10021
Torque: 25 Nm (254 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
(c)
Using SST, loosen the rack guide spring cap.
SST 09631-10021
(d) Using SST, turn the control valve to the right and left 1 or 2 times.
SST 09616-00011
(e)
Using SST, loosen the rack guide spring cap until the compression spring is not functioning.
SST 09631-10021
(f)
Using SST and a torque wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap until the preload is within specification.
SST 09631-10021, 09616-00011
Torque: Preload (turning) 1.2 to 1.5 Nm (12.2 to 15.3 kgf-cm, 10.6 to 13.3 inch lbs.)