Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction - part 374

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POWER STEERING  –  POWER STEERING LINK (for 4WD)

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(g) Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the lock nut.

Sealant:

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

(h) Temporarily install the lock nut.

(i)

Using a 24 mm hexagon wrench, hold the rack 
guide spring cap. Using SST, torque the nut.
SST

09922-10010

Torque: 69 N*m (704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) for use 

without SST
65 N*m (660 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf) for use 
with SST

NOTICE:
Rotate SST in the direction shown in the 
illustration.
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 
mm (13.58 in.).

(j)

Using SST, recheck the total preload.
Torque: Preload for (turning)

0.8 to 1.6 N*m (8.2 to 16.3 kgf*cm, 1.1 to 
14.2 in.*lbf)

SST

09616-00011

(k) Remove the RH and LH rack ends.

8.

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.

9.

INSTALL STEERING RACK END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install 2 new claw washers onto the power steering 

rack while aligning the notch on the steering rack 
end with the claw.

(b) Temporarily install the 2 steering rack ends onto the 

power steering rack.

(c) Fill up the ball joint of the steering rack ends with 

MP grease.

Fulcrum Length

SST

24 mm Hexagon Wrench

F043644E02

SST

G100525E01

G038615E01

C058310E01

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(d) Using SST, install the power steering rack end (LH 

side) onto the power steering rack.
SST

09922-10010

Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) for use 

without SST
98 N*m (1,000 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf) for use 
with SST

NOTICE:
•

Rotate SST in the direction shown in the 
illustration.

•

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 
345 mm (13.58 in.).

(e) Using SST and a wrench, install the power steering 

rack (LH side).
SST

09922-10010

Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) for use 

without SST
98 N*m (1,000 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf) for use 
with SST

NOTICE:
•

Rotate SST in the direction shown in the 
illustration.

•

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 
345 mm (13.58 in.).

(f)

Using a brass bar and hammer, stake the 2 claw 
washers (LH and RH sides).
NOTICE:
Do not strike the steering rack.

10. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT LH

(a) Install the boot.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.

11. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT RH

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

12. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP LH

(a) Using the pliers and a screwdriver, install the rack 

boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.

13. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP RH

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

14. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LH

(a) Using pliers, install the clip.

15. INSTALL STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP RH

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

SST

SST

SST

SST

Fulcrum 
Length

F051729E01

Brass Bar

C035928E01

C089469

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16. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK

(a) Using SST, check that the rack boot stretches 

smoothly when the control valve shaft is being 
rotated.
SST

09616-00011

(b) Apply MP grease as shown in the illustration.
(c) Install the dust cover.

17. INSTALL STEERING TURN PRESSURE TUBE

(a) Apply power steering fluid to 2 new O-rings. Using 

SST, install the 2 O-rings and the LH turn pressure 
tube.
SST

09023-38201

Torque: 25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) for use 

without SST
23 N*m (230 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) for use 
with SST

HINT:
•

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 
mm (13.58 in.).

•

This torque value is effective when SST is 
parallel to the torque wrench.

(b) Apply power steering fluid to 2 new O-rings. Using 

SST, install the 2 O-rings and the RH turn pressure 
tube.
SST

09023-38201

Torque: 25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) for use 

without SST
23 N*m (230 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) for use 
with SST

HINT:
•

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 
mm (13.58 in.).

•

This torque value is effective when SST is 
parallel to the torque wrench.

SST

G100354E01

G035024E02

Fulcrum Length

SST

G100365E01

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INSTALLATION

1.

INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK
(a) Install the power steering link with the 2 bolts and 2 

nuts.
Torque: 100 N*m (1,020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Never turn the nut since it has a detent. Be sure 
to turn only the bolt.

2.

INSTALL PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the return hose with the clip.

(b) Using SST, tighten the flare nut and connect the 

pressure feed tube.
SST

09023-12701

Torque: for use without SST

44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf)
for use with SST
42 N*m (420 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf)

HINT:
•

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 
mm (11.81 in.).

•

This torque value is effective when SST is 
parallel to a torque wrench.

(c) Install the tube support brackets with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)

3.

INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the tie rod end onto the steering knuckle arm.
(b) Install the nut.

Torque: 91 N*m (928 kgf*cm, 67 ft.*lbf)

(c) Install a new cotter pin.

4.

INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as 
that for the LH side.

F051684E01

F051683E01

Fulcrum Length

SST

F051698E01

F051681E01