Special Tools Required
Locknut wrench, 40 mm ( 07MAA-SL00100)
| 1. | Set the wheels in the straight ahead position. |
| 2. | Loosen the rack guide screw locknut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B). LHD: RHD: |
| 3. | Remove the old sealant from rack guide screw, and apply new sealant all around the threads (A).
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| 4. | Loosely install the rack guide screw (A) on the steering gearbox.
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| 5. | Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft), then loosen it. |
| 6. | Retighten the rack guide screw to 3.9 N·m (0.4 kgf·m, 2.9 lbf·ft) then back it off to specified angle.
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| 7. | Tighten the locknut (B) while holding the rack guide screw (A). |
| 8. | Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning travel. |
| 9. | Check the steering wheel rotational play and the power assist. |