Tacoma 4WD L4-164.4 2693cc 2.7L DOHC (3RZ-FE) (1996)
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a. Install the rack into the rack housing.
NOTICE: Install the rack to the steering pinion housing side of the rack housing as shown.
b. Set the rack notched side so that the pinion can be positioned inside.
3. Install steering pinion assembly.
a. Line up the cutout portion of the steering rack with the pinion assembly.
b. Install the pinion assembly into the rack housing.
HINT:
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Ensure that the pinion end is securely located in the bearing of the rack housing.
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Do not engage the pinion teeth with the rack teeth.
4. Install pinion bearing adjusting screw.
a. Apply sealant Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242, or equivalent, to 2 or 3 threads of the screw.
b. Using SST 09922-10010, install the screw.
Torque to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 inch).
5. Install pinion bearing adjusting screw 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 SST to stop the pinion bearing adjusting screw, and using SST 09922-10010, torque the nut.
Torque to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (16.73 inch).
