TL L5-2451cc 2.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
54. Select the 44 mm shim(s).
NOTE: Only reinstall the original 44 mm shim(s) when the steering gearbox is reassembled without replacing the pinion shaft, valve housing,
and gearbox housing with new ones. If the pinion shaft, valve housing, and gearbox housing are replaced, select the new shim(s) as follows.
Shim selection:
a. Set the four 44 mm shims on the bearing surface of the gearbox housing. Total thickness of the four shims should equal no more than 0.70
mm.
NOTE: Shim set: four 44 mm shims (Thickness: 0.10 mm, 0.15 mm, 0.20 mm, 0.25 mm respectively)
CAUTION: The four 44 mm shims do not have thickness identification marks. Measure the thickness of each shim using a micrometer,
and mark the shim for identification.
b. Install the valve body unit on the gearbox, and tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
c. Measure the clearance between the gearbox and valve body unit using a feeler gauge as shown.
NOTE: Measure the clearance at the point midway between the two mounting bolts.
d. Determine the required thickness of the 44 mm shims by subtracting the clearance obtained in the step 3 from the total thickness of the four
shims. (Total thickness of the 4 shims) - (Clearance) = Required thickness of the shims
NOTE: Select the shims so that the total thickness is close to, but less than the required thickness.
Example:
Measurement is 0.28 mm (0.011 inch): 0.70 - 0.28 = 0.42 mm (0.028 - 0.011 = 0.017 inch)
The selected shims should be 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) and 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) in thickness.
If the required shim thickness is 0.10 mm or less, no shims are necessary.
