Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: 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.

Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

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

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage or twist the No. 2 steering rack boot.
  • Make sure that the No. 2 steering rack 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 (for LH Side)

(a) Using SST, install 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 the No. 2 steering rack boot.

4. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING RACK BOOT CLAMP (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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 right steering rack boots expand and contract smoothly.

SST: 09616-00020

If both the left and right steering rack boots do not expand and contract smoothly, use new No. 2 steering rack boot clamps and reinstall the steering rack boots.

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