Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction - part 368

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(c) Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, remove the rack 

guide spring cap.

(d) Remove the spring and rack guide.

12. REMOVE POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Pull out the control valve off the rack housing.

13. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER

(a) Using SST, remove the stopper.

SST

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14. REMOVE STEERING RACK AND OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, press out the steering rack and oil seal.

SST

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NOTICE:
Take care not to drop the steering rack.

(b) Remove the oil seal from the steering rack.

15. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK

(a) Insert a wire 20 mm (0.79 in.) into the vent hole of 

the steering rack and ensure that the vent hole is 
not clogged with grease.
NOTICE:
If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the 
boot will change after it is assembled and the 
steering wheel is turned.

24 mm 
Hexagon 
Wrench

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SST

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SST

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16. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as 

shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.

(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at 

a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque 
reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: (turning)

0.29 to 1.96 N*m (2.96 to 20 kgf*cm, 2.56 
to 17.35 in.*lbf)

17. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

18. REMOVE STEERING RACK PISTON RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the "Teflon" ring and 

O-ring from the steering rack.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the groove of the ring.

INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as 

shown in the illustration before installing the nut.

(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at 

a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and check the 
torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: 0.29 to 1.96 N*m (2.96 to 20 kgf*cm, 2.56 

to 17.35 in.*lbf)

2.

INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack 

for runout, teeth wear and damage.
Maximum runout:

0.3 mm (0.012 in.)

If necessary, replace the power steering link 
assembly.

(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.

If necessary, replace the power steering link 
assembly.

REASSEMBLY

1.

INSTALL STEERING RACK PISTON RING
(a) Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and 

install it on the steering rack.

(b) Stretch a new "Teflon" ring with your fingers.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to overstretch the teflon ring.

(c) Coat the "Teflon" ring with power steering fluid.

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(d) Install the "Teflon" ring into the steering rack's 

groove. Grip the ring to press it into the groove.

2.

INSTALL POWER STEERING RACK
(a) Apply grease onto the rack teeth ends.
(b) Install SST onto the steering rack.

SST

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HINT:
If necessary, scrape the burrs off the rack teeth end 
and burnish.

(c) Coat SST and the power piston oil seal with power 

steering fluid.

(d) Install the steering rack onto the rack housing.
(e) Remove SST.

(f)

Coat SST with power steering fluid.
SST

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(g) Install SST onto the steering rack opposite end.
(h) Coat the lip of a new oil seal with power steering 

fluid. Using SST, install the oil seal onto the steering 
rack.
NOTICE:
•

Slide SST and the oil seal straight without 
tilting them.

•

Install the oil seal facing in the correct 
direction.

•

Be careful not to damage the lip of the oil 
seal.

(i)

Remove SST.

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Rack Teeth End

SST

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3.

INSTALL CYLINDER END STOPPER
(a) Apply sealant to the stopper.
(b) Using a wooden block and hammer, tap in the 

stopper until it is tightly installed.
Sealant:

Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, 
LOCTITE 242 or the equivalent

(c) Using SST, tighten the stopper.

SST

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Torque: 145 N*m (1,479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf)

4.

TEST AIR TIGHTNESS
(a) Install SST onto the unions of the rack housing.

SST

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(b) Apply 53.33 kPa (400 mmHg, 15.75 in.Hg) of 

vacuum for about 30 seconds.

(c) Check that there is no change in the vacuum.

If there is a change in the vacuum, check the 
installation of the oil seals.

5.

INSTALL POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE
(a) Apply molybdenum disulfide base grease to the 

needle roller bearing inside the rack housing shown 
in the illustration.
Volume of grease applied:

Approximately 2 g (0.07 oz)

(b) Install the control valve with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)

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SST

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Grease Filling

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