Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (1999)
Steering Gear: Specifications
Manual Steering Gear
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Rack Runout:
Maximum ................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.3 mm (0.0118 inch)
Total Preload:
Turning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1.3 Nm (11.3 inch lbs.) Or Less
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Pinion Bearing Adjusting Screw:
With Special Service Tool (SST) ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Less SST ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Bearing Adjusting Screw Lock Nut:
With SST ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Less SST ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 113 Nm (83 ft. lbs.)
Rack Guide Spring Cap ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Rack Guide Spring Cap Lock Nut:
With SST ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Less SST ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 69 Nm (51 ft. lbs.)
Rack Housing No.2 Bracket Set Bolt ................................................................................................................................................... 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Rack To Rack End:
With SST ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Less SST ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 83 Nm (62 ft. lbs.)
Manual Steering Gear Assembly To:
Body ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 201 Nm (148 ft. lbs.)
Sliding Yoke To Intermediate No.2 Shaft ............................................................................................................................................ 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Shaft To Intermediate No.2 Shaft .............................................................................................................................................. 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)