rack boots TOYOTA RAV4 2006 Service Repair Manual

STEERING COLUMN – STEERING SYSTEMSR–5
SR
(c) For the following 2steps, carry out the RH and LH
procedures separately.
(1) Draw a line on the tie rod and rack end where it
can easily be seen.
(2) Using a paper gauge, measure the distance
between the tie rod end and the rack end
screw.
(3) Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the
rack boots.
(4) Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.
(5) Turn the RH and LH rack ends by the same
amount (but in opposite directions) in
accordance with the steering angle.
HINT:
Electronic power steering: 1 turn (360
) of rack
end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizontal movement) -
10.8
of steering angle.
(6) Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts.
Torque: 88 N*m (897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the difference in length
between the RH and LH tie rod ends and
rack end screws is less than 1.5 mm (0.059
in.).
(7) Install the RH and LH boot clips.
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C128834

DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)DS–57
DS
20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO. 2
CLAMP LH
(a) One touch type:
(1) Using a screwdriver, install the No. 2 inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
(b) Claw engagement type:
(1) Using needle-nose pliers, install the No. 2
inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the
illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
21. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT NO. 2
CLAMP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
22. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check that there is no severe play in the radial
direction of the outboard joint.
(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the
thrust direction.
(c) Check that there is no severe play in the radial
direction of the inboard joint.
(d) Check the boots for damage.
NOTICE:
Keep the drive shaft assembly level during
inspection.
HINT:
For dimension (A), refer to the following values.
Reference value:
572.5 mm (22.539 in.) for LH side
918 mm (36.142 in.) for RH side
REASSEMBLY
(2006/01- )
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BEARING (for RH)
(a) Install the bearing bracket snap ring to the inboard
shaft.
(b) Using SST and a press, press in the drive shaft
bearing to the inboard joint RH.
SST 09527-10011, 09710-04081
NOTICE:
The bearing should be installed completely.
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