1991 LEXUS SC400 light

GEAR HOUSING
If the gear housing is secured directly in a vise during overhaul, there i\
s danger of deforming it, so always
first secure it in the SST provided (rack & pinion steering rack housing stand) before placing it in the vise.
The oil seals on both sides of the power cylinder are for the prevention of\
leakage of the high pressure fluid
which acts on the piston. Always use new oil seals when reassembling and be v\
ery careful not to scratch
or damage them.
Because of the high pressure, even the slightest scratch will cause fluid leakage, \
resulting in an inoperative
power steering system.
Also, be very careful not to scratch the sliding portion of the rack which ma\
kes contact with the oil seals.
When removing the rack ends from the rack, it is very easy to cause a burr w\
hen holding the tip of the rack
with a wrench. Therefore, before assembling the rack, first check the tip fo\
r burrs and remove any with an
oil stone.
Teflon rings are used for the piston and control valve. These teflon rings are highly durable against wear,
but if it is necessary to replace them, be careful not to stretch the new o\
nes.
After installing a teflon ring into its groove, snug it down into the gr\
oove before assembly of the cylinder
or housing to prevent possible damage.
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POWER STEERING PUMP
DISASSEMBLY
SR0G7±02
1. MOUNT POWER STEERING PUMP IN VISE
NOTICE: Do not tighten the vise too tight.
2. REMOVE PUMP PULLEY
(a) Using SST, remove the pulley set nut.SST 09278±54012
(b) Remove the pulley.
3. REMOVE SUCTION PORT UNION
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and union.
(b) Remove the O±ring from the union.
4. REMOVE PRESSURE PORT UNION, FLOW CONTROL
VALVE AND SPRING
(a) Remove the pressure port union.
(b) Remove the O±ring from the union.
(c) Remove the flow control valve and spring.
5. REMOVE SPRING SEAT
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring. HINT: The snap ring is easier to remove if the spring seat is
pressed down slightly.
(b) Temporarily install a bolt to the seat and pull out it. HINT: Use a bolt with diameter 6 mm (0.24 in.) and pitch 1.0
mm (0.039 in.).
(c) Remove the O±ring from the seat.
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(b) Using SST, press the rack until the end stopper slightlytouches the press block.
SST 09612±24014 (09612±10061)
(c) Slightly tap the rack end with a brass bar and hammer.
(d) Pull out the rack with cylinder end stopper, 2 spacers and oil seal.
16. REMOVE RACK HOUSING OIL SEAL AND SPACER Using SST, tap out the oil seal and spacer.
SST 09631±12020, 09631±20031
GEAR HOUSING COMPONENTS
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
SR0NZ±01
1. INSPECT RACK
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the rack for runout and for teethwear or damage.
Maximum runout:
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
(b) Check the back surface for wear or damage.If faulty, replace it.
2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE RACK HOUSING BEARING AND OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, remove the bearing. SST 09612±30012
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the rack housing.
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ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
SR0E9±02
CHECK THAT STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY IS COR-
RECT
With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead,
rock the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger
pressure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
Maximum freeplay:30 mm (1.18 in.)
If incorrect, repair.
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9. SELECT 2 PAWL STOPPERS
(a) With the tilt pawl and ratchet engaged, install the 2 pawlstoppers.
(b) Check that the alignment marks on the stopper and pawl
align when the stopper is lightly rotated to the pawl side.
(c) If the alignment marks do not align, select pawl stoppers according to the following table.
 

Tilt lever side
 

Tilt sub lever side
 

Dimension ªAº
mm (in.)
 

1
 

A
 

12.68 ± 12.74
(0.4992 ± 0.5016)
 

2
 

B
 

12.61±12.67
(0.4965 ± 0.4988)
 

3
 

C
 

12.54 ± 12.60
(0.4937 ± 0.4961)
 

4
 

D
 

12.47 ± 12.53
(0.4909± 0.4933)
 

5
 

E
 

12.40 ± 12.46
(0.4882 ± 0.4906)
 

6
 

F
 

12.33 ± 12.39
(0.4854 ± 0.4878)
 

7
 

G
 

12.26 ± 12.32
(0.4827 ± 0.4850)
(d) After selecting the stoppers, check that on both sides the
pawl and ratchet are fully engaged.
10. I N S TA L L 2 PAW L S TO PPERS AND 2 TILT LEVER
RETAINERS
(a) Install the tilt sub lever side pawl stopper and retainer.
(b) Install the spacer and new E±ring.
(c) Install the nut to the tilt steering bolt.
Torque: 15 N Vm (150 kgf Vcm, 11 ft Vlbf)
(d) Install the collar to the tilt memory bolt.
(e) Install the nut to the tilt memory bolt.
Torque: 5.9 N Vm (60 kgf Vcm, 52 in. Vlbf)
(f) Install the tilt lever side pawl stopper and tilt lever retainer.
(g) Install the E±ring.
(h) Install and torque the nut.
Torque: 15 N Vm (150 kgf Vcm, 11 ft Vlbf)
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SRS Warning Light System (Always Lit Up, when ignition switch in
LOCK position)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The SRS warning light is located on the combination meter.
When the supplemental restraint system is normal, the SRS warning light ligh\
ts up for approx. 6 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned from LOCK position to ACC or ON position, and\
then turns off automatically.
If there is a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system, the SRS wa\
rning light lights up to inform the driver
of the abnormality.
When terminals Tc and E
1 of the DLC2 are connected, the diagnostic trouble code is displayed by \
the blinking
of the SRS warning light.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
HINT: If the SRS warning light is always lit up by a DTC check procedure, per\
form Tc T erminal circuit check proce-
dure (See page RS±121).
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YESNO
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Does SRS warning light turn off?
C
Hint
P1. Turn ignition switch LOCK.
2. Disconnect negative (±) terminal cable from battery
and wait at least 90 seconds.
3. Remove steering wheel pad (See page RS±19).
4. Disconnect connectors of front passenger airbag assembly (See page RS±32).
5. Disconnect center airbag sensor assembly con- nector.
6. Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery.
Check operation of SRS warning light.
Ignition Switch is LOCK position.
Check SRS warning light circuit or terminal AB circuit of
DCL1 or DLC2.
Replace center airbag sensor assembly.
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Tc Terminal Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
By connecting terminal Tc and E1 of the DLC1 or DLC2, the center airbag sensor assembly is set in the di\
agnos-
tic trouble code output mode. The diagnostic trouble codes are displayed\
by the blinking of the SRS warning
light.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
Troubleshooting for this system is different depending on whether the diagnostic trouble code is not displayed\
SRS warning light is always lit up with a DTC check procedure, or is displa\
yed without a DTC check procedure.
Confirm the problem symptoms first before selecting the appropriate troubleshoo\
ting procedure.
HINT: If the diagnostic trouble code is not displayed or SRS warning light is\
always lit up with a DTC check proce-
dure perform the following troubleshooting:
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