Corolla S Sedan L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2002)
d. Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or 2 times.
SST 09616-00011
e. Using a hexagon wrench (19 mm), loosen the rack guide spring cap until the rack guide spring is not functioning.
f.
Using SST, a torque wrench and hexagon wrench (19 mm), tighten the rack guide spring cap until the preload is within the specification.
SST 09616-00011
Preload (turning): 0.8 - 1.4 Nm (8 - 14 kgf-cm, 6.9 - 12.2 inch lbs.)
14. INSTALL RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
a. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring cap 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 (19 mm), hold the rack guide spring cap and using SST, torque the nut.
SST 09922-10010
Torque: 43 Nm (439 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustration.
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 inch).
d. Recheck the total preload.
Preload (turning): 0.8 - 1.4 Nm (8 - 14 kgf-cm, 6.9 - 12.2 inch lbs.)
e. Remove the RH and LH rack ends.
15. INSTALL RH AND LH CLAW WASHERS AND RACK ENDS
a. Install a new claw washer, and temporarily install the rack end.
HINT: Align the claws of the washer with the steering rack grooves.