Rack Guide Adjustment

Special Tools Required 

Lock nut wrench, 40 mm 07916-SA50001

1. Set the wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Remove the heat shield (A).
   Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield And Torque Specifications

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4. Remove the transmission mount bracket (see step 42 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
5. Under the steering gearbox, remove the return hose clamps (A).

   Right side: 

   Fig 2: Removing Return Hose Clamps And Torque Specifications (Right Side)

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   Left side: 

   Fig 3: Removing Return Hose Clamps And Torque Specifications (Left Side)

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6. Loosen the rack guide screw lock nut (A) with the special tool, then remove the rack guide screw (B).
   Fig 4: Loosening Rack Guide Screw Lock nut With Special Tool

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7. Remove the old sealant from the rack guide screw, and apply new sealant to the middle of the threads (A). Loosely install the rack guide screw on the steering gearbox.
   Fig 5: Applying Sealant To Middle Of Threads

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8. Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
   Fig 6: Tightening Rack Guide Screw And Torque Specifications

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9. Retighten the rack guide screw to 4 N.m (0.4 kgf.m, 3 lbf.ft), then back it off to the specified angle.

   Specified return angle: 10°+/-5° 

10. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the lock nut by hand until it is fully seated.
11. Install the special tool on the lock nut (B), and hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench. Tighten the lock nut an additional 30° with the special tool.
12. Install the transmission mount bracket (see step 9 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
13. Reinstall the return hose clamps, heat shield, and air cleaner.
14. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning travel.
15. Check the steering wheel rotation play and the power assist (see STEERING WHEEL ROTATIONAL PLAY CHECK  ).