TOYOTA RACK & PINION PORT LEAKS
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1. CARDONE ae I eT h i nS 1 as W j r Ti he i iiss ti is fi ifr A my k k a TA Mili f oO SS i Te T MHL l A Va EY k b Sie ihe HI HHH j i Sa Vp 1 ity Hi ll Ji i l lis Ta Fy Se ry nH 1 i ae Lit Witt I il r E TERAN HEA 5 i ii 3 4 Tiy I fy he LN i Ay ee i Ki wih n s i m i ki J 4 mi a j m 4 i j lt Hie Wh a Supporting Today s Professional Technician A r Toyota cars and trucks 1988 to 2003 using part numbers 26 1607 1611 1615 1618 1619 1664 1667 1671 1676 1679 1685 1690 1693 and 1695 Application Problem Replacement rack and pinion leaks from the pressure or return port fittings at the housing see figure 1 The original fitting O ring seals were reused or fittings improperly tightened High heat and pressure make the old seals hard and brittle this is known as compression set Reusing seals causes leaks because they are unable to conform to the sealing surface To compound the problem a technician may assume that the leakage can be stopped if more torque is applied to the fittings this assumption is INCORRECT The seal on this type of fitting is held in place and activated by the pre formed flare and grommet in the hydraulic line itself See figure 2 Over tightening the fittings can lead to stripped port threads and cracked castings 1 Replace original O rings with the supplied new O rings fou2. nd in the installation kit attached to your rack amp pinion 2 Follow all OE torque and installation specifications and practices Reference the vehicle s OE Service Manual for installation specifications 3 Use the correct tools for the installation For these applications Toyota suggests certain tools SST see figure 3 for typical installation that will assist and ensure correct installation of this rack amp pinion Refer to the vehicle OE Service Manual for individual installation specifications Fulcrum Length A Ln Figure 3 For other ProTech publications visit www cardone com CARDONE Industries Inc 5501 Whitaker Ave Philadelphia PA 19124 1799 CK JDA4274 PT 26 0002 Made by O E Power Steering Pumps e Control Valves e Power Cylinders e Power Steering Pumps Filters e Rack amp Pinion Units e Steering Gears Cam Rings In order to prevent low flow noise or no pressure CARDONE resurfaces the cam ring to give it the original consistent surface By running your finger around the inside of the cam ring you will be able to feel the smooth inner surface Every unit is tested for proper flow and pressure to make sure it meets all OEM specifications This process ensures a high quality unit that won t come back e Limited lifetime warranty e Contact your local auto parts store or visit our web site www cardone com for more information on this and other CARDONE products toda
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