1996 TOYOTA TERCEL boot

SR0KT-01
N00249
SST
N00250
Matchmarks
N00251
R12034
SST
R12035
SST
- STEERINGMANUAL STEERING GEAR
SR-37
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. SECURE MANUAL STEERING GEAR IN VISE
Using SST, secure the gear assembly in a vise.
SST 09612-00012
2. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK
NUTS
Place matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end.
3. REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND
CLAMPS
Remove the clamp screw from the boot.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

Mark the RH and LH boots.
4. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW
WASHERS
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the washer.
NOTICE:
Avoid any impact on the steering rack.
(b) Using a spanner, hold the steering rack steadily and using
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.
5. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the nut.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP, RACK GUIDE
SPRING AND RACK GUIDE
Using a hexagon wrench (19 mm), remove the cap.

SR4254
N00345
R14426
SST
Oil Seal
W04041
SST
5 mm
Oil Seal SR-40
- STEERINGMANUAL STEERING GEAR
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BUSHING
(a) Using a screwdriver, depress the projections on the bush-
ing to release the bushing, then remove the bushing from
the rack housing.
(b) Ensure that the hole of the rack housing is not clogged
with grease.
HINT:
If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change
after it is assembled and the steering wheel is turned.
(c) Coat inside a new bushing with molybdenum disulfide lith-
ium base grease.
(d) Install the bushing into the rack housing, making sure to
align into the 3 holes.
5. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, press out the oil seal from the pinion bearing
adjusting screw.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00240),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
(b) Coat a new oil seal lip with molybdenum disulfide lithium
base grease.
(c) Using SST, press in the oil seal with it is protruding 5 mm
(0.21 in.).
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00240),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
NOTICE:
Make sure to install the oil seal facing the correct direction.

R12040
SST
Fulcrum
Length
N00349
R15520
0 mm
6 mm
(0.24 in.)
R15519
SR-44
- STEERINGMANUAL STEERING GEAR
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
10. INSTALL RH AND LH CLAW WASHERS AND RACK
ENDS
(a) Install a new washer, and temporarily tighten the rack
end.
HINT:
Align the claws of the washer with the steering rack grooves.
(b) Using a spanner, hold the steering rack steadily and using
SST, torque the rack end.
SST 09922-10010
Torque: 43 N´m (434 kgf´cm, 31 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58
in.).
(c) Using a brass bar and hammer, stake the washer.
NOTICE:
Avoid any impact on the rack.
11. INSTALL RH AND LH BOOTS, CLAMPS AND CLIPS
(a) Install the rack boot.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.
(b) Install the clamp screw, as shown in the illustration.
(c) Install the clip.
HINT:
Face the open ends of the clips outward/upward as shown in
the illustration, to avoid damage to the boot.
12. INSTALL RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK NUTS
(a) Screw the lock nut and tie rod end onto the rack end until
the matchmarks are aligned.
(b) After adjusting toe-in, torque the nut.
(See page SA-4)
Torque: 47 N´m (480 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)

SR17W-02
R11026
SST
R11027
SST
R13122
R11029
SST SR-50
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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) Using SST, remove the tube.
SST 09633-00020
(b) Remove the 2 union seats from the rack housing.
3. REMOVE AIR CONTROL VALVE
4. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK
NUTS (See page SR-37)
5. REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND
CLAMPS
Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boot.

Mark the RH and LH boots.
6. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASH-
ERS (See page SR-37)
7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the nut.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
8. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP
Using a hexagon wrench (21 mm), remove the cap.
9. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING, RACK GUIDE AND
RACK GUIDE SEAT
Remove the seat from the guide.
10. REMOVE RACK HOUSING CAP

R07337
Rack Groove
R11031
SST
Fulcrum
Length
R10934
Brass
Bar
F05319
SR4273
0 - 3 mm
(0 - 0.12 in.) SR-60
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
15. INSTALL RH AND LH CLAW WASHERS AND RACK
ENDS
(a) Install a new washer, and temporarily tighten the rack
end.
HINT:
Align the claws of the washer with the steering rack grooves.
(b) Using a spanner, hold the steering rack steadily and using
SST, torque the rack end.
SST 09922-10010
Torque: 51 N´m (520 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58
in.).
(c) Using a brass bar and a hammer, stake the washer.
NOTICE:
Avoid any impact on the rack.
16. INSTALL RH AND LH RACK BOOTS, CLAMPS AND
CLIPS
(a) Ensure that the steering rack hole is not clogged with
grease.
HINT:
If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change
after it is assembled and the steering wheel is turned.
(b) Install the boot.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage or twist the boots.
(c) Tighten a new clamp, as shown in the illustration.