Supra Sport Roof L6-2997cc 3.0L DOHC MFI (1998)
9. Install bearing, spacer, and self-locking nut.
Using SST 09616-00010 or equivalent to stop the control valve shaft from rotating, torque a new nut.
Torque: 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
10. Install rack housing cap.
a. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the cap.
Sealant: THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
b. Torque the cap.
Torque: 69 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
11. Install rack guide seat, rack guide, rack guide spring and rack guide spring cap.
a. Install the seat to the guide.
b. Apply sealant to two or three threads of the cap.
Sealant: THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
c. Temporarily install the cap.
12. Adjust total preload.
a. To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the oil seal lip, temporarily install the right and left hand rack ends.
b. Using a (24 mm) hexagon wrench, torque the rack guide spring cap.
Torque: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
c. Using a (24 mm) hexagon wrench, return the cap 12°.
d. Using SST 09616-00010 or equivalent, turn the control valve shaft right and left one or two times.
e. Using a (24 mm) hexagon wrench, loosen the cap until the rack guide spring is not functioning.
f.
Using SST 09616-00010 or equivalent, a torque wrench and a (24 mm) hexagon wrench, tighten the cap until the preload is within the
specification.
Preload (turning): 1.0 - 1.9 Nm (8.7 - 17.4 inch lbs.).
13. Install rack guide spring cap lock nut.
a. Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the nut.
Sealant: THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
b. Using SST 09922-10010 or equivalent, and (24 mm) hexagon wrench, torque the nut.
Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Use SST 09922-10010 or equivalent, in the direction shown in the illustration.