STEERING GEAR INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004M5L

      Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the nut to the stud bolt.

    3. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.

    4. Using a torque wrench and the nut, turn the stud bolt continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

      Standard Turning Torque
      0.49 to 3.43 N*m (5 to 34 kgf*cm, 5 to 30 in.*lbf)

      Tech Tips

      If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly LH with a new one.

    5. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

      Tech Tips

      If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the tie rod assembly LH with a new one.

  2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

    Note

    Inspect the total preload in a no-load condition by removing the tie rod assemblies RH and LH, and steering rack boots.


    1. B004KJEN01

      Install SST to the pinion shaft and turn it left and right 5 times or more.

      SST
      09616-00011

    2. Using SST and a torque wrench, turn the pinion shaft continuously at a rate of 4 to 6 seconds per turn to inspect the total preload of the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

      Standard Preload
      1.5 to 3.05 N*m (16 to 31 kgf*cm, 14 to 26 in.*lbf)

      Note

      Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.

      Tech Tips

      If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with a new one.