Camry V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2005)
q. Using a punch and a hammer, stake the rack housing cap and rack housing.
47. INSTALL RACK GUIDE
a. Install the rack guide.
b. Install the compression spring.
c. 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
Temporarily install the rack guide spring cap.
48. ADJUST TOTAL PRELOAD
a. To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the oil seal lip, temporarily install the RH and LH steering rack ends sub-assembly.
b. Using SST, torque the rack guide spring cap.
SST 09631-10021
Torque: 25 Nm (254 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
c. Using SST, loosen the rack guide spring cap.
SST 09631-10021
d. Using SST, turn the control valve to the right and left 1 or 2 times.
SST 09616-00011
e. Using SST, loosen the rack guide spring cap until the compression spring is not functioning.
SST 09631-10021