Tacoma PreRunner Extra Cab 2WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1998)
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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 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: 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).
6. INSTALL DUST COVER.
7. INSTALL RACK GUIDE SEAT, RACK GUIDE, RACK GUIDE SPRING AND RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP.
a. Install the seat to the guide.
b. Apply sealant THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242, or equivalent. to 2 or 3 threads of the cap.
c. Temporarily install the cap.
8. ADJUST TOTAL PRELOAD.
a. To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the oil seal lip, temporarily install the RH and LH rack ends.
