Corolla RWD L4-1587cc 4A DOHC (1985)
and 1987-88 Corolla RWD models, or 12° for 1984-86 Corolla RWD. Check for preload of 4.3-11.3 inch lbs. (5-13 kg-cm) on 1984-86 Tercel,
6.1-7.8 inch lbs. (7-9 kg-cm) on Starlet models, 8.7-11 inch lbs. on 1984-85 Celica and 1987-88 Tercel Wagon, 6.5-8.2 inch lbs. for 1984-88
Corolla RWD, and 5.2-12.2 inch lbs. for 1987-88 Tercel Sedan. Adjust by rotating spring cap.
14.
Install locknut and torque to 51 ft. lbs. on all models except 1987-88 Tercel Sedan, or 43 ft. lbs. on 1987-88 Tercel Sedan. Recheck preload as
described in step 13.
15.
Install dust cover and claw washer, aligning claw on washer with rack groove, then torque rack end to 76 ft. lbs. on 1984-85 Celica, 61 ft. lbs. on
all models except Celica and 1987-88 Tercel Sedan, or 43 ft. lbs. on 1987-88 Tercel Sedan. Stake claw washer in position
16.
Install rack end seal and dust boot. Check to ensure that tube hole is not blocked.
17.
Install rack boot clamp with tapered edge toward tube side. Install rack boot clip.
18.
On Starlet and 1984-86 Tercel models only, check that steering rack stroke is as follows: Starlet, 4.8 inches (122 mm); Tercel, 5.283 inches (134.2
mm). Check that boots do not bend or twist during stroke.
19.
Install tie rod end aligning marks made during disassembly.
Rack & Pinion Power Steering Gear