Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2008)
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection
POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.
(d) Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.
Standard turning torque:
0.49 to 3.43 N*m (5.0 to 35.0 kgf*cm, 4.3 to 30.3 in.*lbf)
HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly LH.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
SST: 09612-00012
HINT: Tape SST before use.
(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload.
SST: 09616-00011
Standard preload:
0.9 to 1.5 N*m (9.2 to 15.3 kgf*cm, 8.0 to 13.3 in.*lbf)
NOTE: Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.
HINT: If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.