Tercel/Cor. Tercel L4-1452cc 1AC,3A,3AC (1984)
Steering Gear: Customer Interest
Steering - Knocking Noise From Rack
REFERENCE FRONT AND REAR
SUSPENSION
NUMBER 004
DATE 6-8-84
MODEL KP61,AL3#,AE82/86,CE8#,SV1#,CV12
STEERING RACK BUSHING
STEERING RACK BUSHING (Starlet, Tercel, Corolla FF models only)
In order to eliminate a knocking noise generated between the steering gear rack and the bushing when the vehicle is driven over rough roads, two sizes of
steering rack bushings have been made available to optimize bushing-to-rack clearance..
PART NUMBER INFORMATION:
Previous Part Number
New Part Number
Part Name
45522-10030
45522-10031
Bushing, steering rack
45522-10070
Bushing, steering rack
Bushing
45522-10070
45522-10031
Inner Diameter
24.670-24.677mm
24.685-24.690 mm
Rack Bushing
FIELD FIX PROCEDURE:
When replacing the rack bushing, measure the diameter of steering rack (area in contact with bushing) and select the appropriate bushing as shown
below.
IMPORTANT!
The above modifications do not apply to the Camry model.
STEERING RACK