
13. ADJUST TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Apply sealant to 2 or 3 threads of the spring cap.
Sealant: Part No.08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(b) Using SST, install and torque the spring cap.
SST 09612-24014 (09612-10022)
Torque: 250 kg-cm (18 ft-lb, 25 N·m)
(c) Using SST, return the rack guide spring cap 15°.
SST 09612-24014 (09612-10022)
(d) Turn the control valve shaft right and left one or two
times.
(e) Loosen the spring cap until the rack guide compression spring is not functioning.
(f) Using SST and a torque meter, tighten the rack guide
spring cap until the preload is within specification.
SST 09612-24014 (09612-10022), 09616-00010
Preload (turning): 9 — 12 kg-cm
(7.8 — 10.4 in.-lb, 0.9 — 1.2 N·m)