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PP0V7-02
PP-48
- PREPARATIONSTEERING
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LUBRICANT
ItemCapacityClassification
Power steering fluid
Total0.8 liters (0.8 US qts, 0.7 lmp.qts)ATF DEXRON® II or III 
     
        
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SS0GA-06
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSTEERING
SS-33
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
TILT STEERING COLUMN
  Tilt lever lock shaft9.09078 in.´lbf
  Turn signal bracket x Steering column upper tube7.57565 in.´lbf
  Shift lever housing x Column tube assembly101007
  Shift lever set bolt1111 08
  Shift lock solenoid bracket x Shift lever housing3.43530 in.´lbf
  Shift lock switch guide2.82925 in.´lbf
  Universal joint assembly x Main shaft assembly3536026
  Steering column assembly set nut2526019
  Intermediate shaft sub-assembly x Control valve shaft3536026
  Universal joint assembly x Intermediate shaft sub-assembly3536026
  Steering wheel set nut5051037
  Steering wheel pad set screw (Torx screw)8.89078 in.´lbf
POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
  Rear housing set bolt1717012
  Pressure port union8385062
  Suction port union set bolt131309
  Front bracket x Rear bracket4344032
  Vane pump pulley set nut4445033
  Pressure feed tube x PS vane pump assembly5253038
  Oil pressure switch2121015
  PS vane pump set bolt A bolt29 (43)300 (440)22 (32)
  PS vane pump set bolt B bolt4344032
  Pressure feed tube x Pressure feed tube23 (25)230 (250)17 (18)
  Clamp plate set nut7.88069 in.´lbf
POWER STEERING GEAR
  Control valve housing set bolt1818013
  Self-locking nut2525018
  Rack housing cap5960043
  Rack guide spring cap lock nut50 (69)510 (700)37 (51)
  Rack x Rack end60 (83)610 (850)45 (61)
  Tie rod end lock nut7475054
  Turn pressure tube union nut12 (13)120 (130)9 (9)
  PS gear assembly set bolt1811,850134
  Stabilizer bar set bolt1919014
  Pressure feed and return tubes x Control valve housing28 (25)290 (250)21 (18)
  Pressure feed tube clamp plate set nut101007
  Intermediate shaft sub-assembly x Control valve shaft3536026
  Tie rod end x Steering knuckle4950036
(  ): For use without SST 
     
        
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F09751
 Non-reusable part Oil Seal  O-Ring
Molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease
Power steering fluid  Precoated part O-Ring Turn Pressure Tube
Dust Seal
Control Valve AssemblyControl Valve
Housing Turn Pressure Tube
 Oil Seal
 Bearing
 Teflon Ring
 Bearing
 Gasket
Rack Guide Spring
Rack Guide Sub-assembly
Rack Housing
 Bearing Rack Guide
Spring Cap Lock Nut
 Rack Guide
    Spring Cap
 Self-locking Nut
 Rack Housing Cap
13 (130, 9)
*12 (120, 9)
18 (180, 13)
18 (180, 13)
69 (700, 51)
*50 (510, 37)
25 (250, 18)
59 (600, 43)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
*  For use with SST
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR-39
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R11645
SST
R11646
SSTRack Guide
Spring Cap Lock Nut
R11647
SST Rack Guide
Spring Cap
R11648
SST SR-42
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(b) Using a spanner (24 mm) 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 illustra-
tion.
(c) Remove the claw washer.
(d) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
HINT:
Mark the RH and LH rack ends.
6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the rack guide spring cap lock nut.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP, RACK GUIDE
SPRING, RACK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, remove the rack guide spring cap.
SST 09631-10021
(b) Remove the rack guide spring and rack guide  sub-as-
sembly.
8. REMOVE RACK HOUSING CAP
9. REMOVE SELF-LOCKING NUT
Using SST, stop the control valve shaft rotating and remove the
self-locking  nut.
SST 09616-0001 1
10. REMOVE DUST SEAL 
     
        
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W03562
Press
SST
Oil Seal
R11648
SST
R11659
Punch
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR-51
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9. INSTALL OIL SEAL
(a) Coat a new oil seal lip with power steering fluid.
(b) Using SST, press in the oil seal.
SST 09612-2201 1
NOTICE:
Make sure that the oil seal is installed facing in the correct
direction.
10. INSTALL CONTROL VALVE HOUSING WITH CON-
TROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) Place a new gasket on the rack housing.
(b) Align the matchmarks on the control valve housing and
rack housing.
(c) Install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 18 N´m (180 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
11. INSTALL SELF-LOCKING NUT
Using SST, stop the control valve shaft rotating and install a new
self-locking  nut.
SST 09616-0001 1
Torque: 25 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)
12. INSTALL DUST SEAL
13. INSTALL RACK HOUSING CAP
(a) Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack housing cap.
Sealant:
Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(b) Install the rack housing cap.
Torque: 59 N´m (600 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
(c) Using a punch and hammer, stake the 2 parts of the rack
housing  cap.
14. INSTALL RACK GUIDE SUB- ASSEMBLY, RACK
GUIDE SPRING AND RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP
(a) Install the rack guide sub- assembly and rack guide
spring.
(b) Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring
cap.
Sealant:
Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(c) Temporarily install the rack guide spring cap. 
     
        
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W03098
SST Rack Guide
Spring Cap
W03099
12°
W03100
SST
W03101
SST
Rack Guide
Spring CapSST SR-52
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15. ADJUST TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) To prevent the steering rack teeth from damaging the oil
seal lip, temporarily install the RH and LH rack ends.
(b) Using SST, torque the rack guide spring cap.
SST 09631-10021
Torque: 25 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)
(c) Using SST, return the rack guide spring cap 12°.
SST 09631-10021
(d) Using SST, turn the control valve shaft right and left 1 or
2 times.
SST 09616-0001 1
(e) Using SST, loosen the rack guide spring cap until the rack
guide spring is not functioning.
SST 09631-10021
(f) Using SST and a torque wrench, tighten the rack guide
spring cap until the preload is within specification.
SST 09616-0001 1, 09631-10021
Preload (turning):
0.8 - 1.4 N´m (8 - 14 kgf´cm, 6.9 - 12.2 in.´lbf) 
     
        
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W03102
SSTRack Guide
Spring Cap
Lock Nut
SST Fulcrum
Length
R11667
Claw
F03861
Fulcrum
Length
SST
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SR-53
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16. INSTALL RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
(a) Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the rack guide spring
cap lock nut.
Sealant:
Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(b) Temporarily install the rack guide spring cap lock nut.
(c) Using SST, hold the rack guide spring cap and using
another  SST torque the rack guide spring cap lock nut.
SST 09631-10021, 09922-10010
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 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.).
(d) Recheck the total preload.
Preload (turning):
0.8 - 1.4 N´m (8 - 14 kgf´cm, 6.9 - 12.2 in.´lbf)
(e) Remove the RH and LH rack ends.
17. INSTALL RH AND LH CLAW WASHERS AND RACK
ENDS
(a) Install a new claw washer, and temporarily install the rack
ends.
HINT:
Align the claws of the claw washers with the steering rack
grooves.
(b) Using a spanner (24 mm), hold the steering rack steadily
and using SST, torque the rack end.
SST 09922-10010
Torque: 60 N´m (610 kgf´cm, 44 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.).