Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2001)
Clearance: 3.0 mm (0.118 inch) or less
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
51. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT NO. 1 CLAMP
SST 09521-24010
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
HINT: Install the rack boot No.1 clamp by the same procedures with rack boot No.2 clamp.
52. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP
a. Using pliers, install the 2 boot clips.
53. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH
a. Screw the look nut and tie rod assembly LH onto the rack end until the matchmarks are aligned.
HINT: After adjusting toe-in, torque the lock nut.
54. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY RH
HINT: Install the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
55. INSTALL RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY
a. Coat 2 new O-rings with power steering fluid and install them to the left turn pressure tube.
b. Using SST, install the left turn pressure tube to the steering gear assembly.
SST 09023-38200
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
HINT:
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Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 250 mm (9.84 inch).
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This torque value is effective in the case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
c. Coat 2 new O-rings with power steering fluid and install them to the right turn pressure tube.
d. Using SST, install the right turn pressure tube to the steering gear assembly.
SST 09023-38200
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
HINT:
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Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 inch).
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This torque value is effective in the case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
e. Install the power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 70 Nm (715 kgf-cm, 52 ft. lbs.)