Toyota Venza: Reassembly

Toyota Venza Service Manual / Steering Gear / Linkage / Steering Gear(for 1ar-fe 2wd) / Reassembly

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT

(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the inside of the small opening of a new No. 2 steering rack boot.

(b) Install the No. 2 steering rack boot to the groove on the rack housing.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.
Make sure that the boot is free of rust and foreign matter.

2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot.

3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

(a) Using SST, tighten a new No. 2 steering rack boot clamp as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09521-24010

Clearance:

3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.

4. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the No. 2 steering rack boot clamp.

SST: 09521-24010

5. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for LH Side)

(a) Using pliers, install the steering rack boot clip.

6. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. INSPECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, rotate the pinion shaft to see if both the left and the right steering rack boots expand and contract smoothly.

SST: 09616-00020

HINT:

If the operation cannot be done as specified, use new steering rack boot clamps and reinstall the steering rack boots.

Inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH 2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side. 3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD ...

Installation

INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of the steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servici ...

Other materials about Toyota Venza:

Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 1. ACTIVE TEST HINT: Using the Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because inter ...

Ignition Key Cylinder Light
Components COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION Inspection INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (a) Connect a positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 2 and a negative (-) lead to terminal 6. ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition. • Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle body using a ...