1996 TOYOTA RAV4 ECU

SR0G2−03
R10984
SST
− STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR−47
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering
gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of
the spiral cable.
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See page SR−12)
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See page SR−12)
4. REMOVE RH AND LH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
Remove the 13 bolts.
5. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
(See page SA−10)
6. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
Remove the 2 bolts, 3 nuts and 2 gaskets.
7. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR WITH LINK
(See page SA−48)
8. DISCONNECT NO.2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(See page SR−12)
9. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN
TUBES
Using SST, disconnect the tube.
SST 09631−22020
10. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBE
CLAMPS
Remove the bolt.
11. DISCONNECT RH AND LH LOWER SUSPENSION
ARMS (See page SA−40)
12. REMOVE 2 PS GEAR ASSEMBLY SET BOLTS AND
NUTS
HINT:
Securely suspend the steering gear assembly.
13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AS-
SEMBLY (See page SA−40)

SR0G3−01
W01241
SST
W01242
SST
R00429
Matchmarks
Matchmarks
R10982
W01243
SST SR−48
− STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. SECURE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY IN VISE
Using SST, secure the gear assembly in a vise.
SST 09612−00012
2. REMOVE 2 TURN PRESSURE TUBES
(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets.
(b) Using SST, remove the tube.
SST 09633−00020
3. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK
NUTS
(a) Place matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end.
(b) Loosen the lock nut.
4. REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND
CLAMPS
Remove the screw and loosen the clamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
Mark the RH and LH boots.
5. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASH-
ERS
(a) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the washer.
NOTICE:
Avoid any impact to the steering rack.
(b) Using a spanner to hold the steering rack steady and us-
ing SST, remove the rack end.
SST 09922−10010
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922−10010 in the direction shown in the il-
lustration.
Mark the RH and LH rack ends.

SR0G6−02
W01119
SST
Fulcrum Length SR−60
− STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBE
CLAMPS
Torque the bolt.
Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AS-
SEMBLY (See page SA−42)
3. TORQUE 2 PS GEAR ASSEMBLY SET BOLTS AND
NUTS
Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)
4. CONNECT RH AND LH LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS
(See page SA−42)
5. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR WITH LINK
(See page SA−50)
6. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Torque the 2 bolts with a new gasket.
Torque: 48 N·m (490 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf)
(b) Torque 3 new nuts with a new gasket.
Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)
7. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES
Using SST, connect the tube.
SST 09631−22020
Torque: 36 N·m (365 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm
(11.81 in.).
This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel
to a torque wrench.
Securely suspend the steering gear assembly.
8. CONNECT NO.2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(See page SR−19)
9. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
(See page SA−16)
10. INSTALL RH AND LH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
Tighten the 13 bolts.
11. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT
AHEAD
HINT:
Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.