Tundra 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2004)
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13. INSTALL RACK GUIDE, RACK GUIDE SPRING AND RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP
a. Install the rack guide and rack guide spring.
b. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap.
Sealant: Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
c. Temporarily install the rack guide spring cap.
14. 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, install the rack guide spring cap.
Torque: 25 Nm (250 k9f-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
c. Using a hexagon wrench, return the rack guide spring cap 12°.
d. Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or 2 times.
SST 09616-00011
e. Using a hexagon wrench, loosen the rack guide spring cap until the rack guide spring is not functioning.
f.
Using SST, torque wrench and hexagon wrench, tighten the rack guide spring cap until the preload is within specification.
SST 09616-00011
Preload (turning): 1.0 - 1.45 Nm (10 - 14.5 kgf-cm, 8.7 - 12.6 inch lbs.)
15. INSTALL RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
a. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the lock nut.
Sealant: Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
b. Temporarily install the lock nut.
c. Using a hexagon wrench to hold the rack guide spring cap, and using SST, torque the lock nut.
