Overhaul: Adjustments

Adjustments

91. Note where greatest figures are recorded relative to steering position. If greatest figures are not recorded across centre of travel (steering straight-ahead), adjust as follows:

If torque peak occurs before centre position, add to shim washer value; if torque peak occurs after centre position, subtract from shim washer value, refer to .

fitting valve and worm assembly

Shim washers are available as follows: 0.03mm, 0.07mm, 0.12mm and 0.24mm 0.001in, 0.003in, 0.004in and 0.008in.

• NOTE: Adjustment of 0.07mm, 0.003 in to
• shim value will move torque peak area by
• 1/4 turn on the shaft.

• CAUTION: When reshimming valve and
• worm, extreme caution must be exercised
• to prevent seal damage during
• reassembly.

Input shaft oil seal

92. Fit seal, lip side first, into housing. Use seal saver LRT-57-016and seal installer LRT-57-026. Note that seal is fitted to a depth of 4.75 - 5.00 mm, 0.19 - 0.20 in from face of box.
93. Secure seal with circlip.
94. Smear inner lip of dirt excluder with grease. Fit dirt excluder using LRT-57-027. When fitted correctly outer shoulder of excluder is 4.00 - 4.50 mm, 0.16 - 0.18 in from face of box, dimension ’X’.
95. Remove drop arm. Smear inner lip of dirt excluder with PTFE grease and refit, ensuring outer lip is flush with casing.
96. With input shaft on centre, align assembly marks on drop arm and steering box. Fit drop arm to steering box using a new tab washer. Tighten nut to 175 Nm, 130 lbf ft,

bend over tab.

97. Fit steering box See Repair, Power Steering Box .