POWER STEERING GEAR INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Secure the tie rod end sub-assembly LH in a vise.

    2. Install the nut to the stud bolt.

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

    4. A01BH4GE01

      Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

      Turning torque
      0.29 to 1.96 N*m (3.0 to 20 kgf*cm, 2.6 to 17.3 in.*lbf)

      If turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.

  2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK


    1. A01BCAYE02

      Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the steering rack.

      Maximum runout
      0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)

      Note

      Make sure that the steering rack is placed horizontally.

    2. Check for teeth wear of the steering rack.

    3. Check the rack surface for wear and damage.

      If there is any problem, replace the power steering rack.

  4. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD


    1. Using a straight hexagon wrench 24 mm (0.94 in.), tighten the power steering rack guide spring cap.

      Torque:
      69 N*m  { 704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf }

    2. Using a straight hexagon wrench 24 mm (0.94 in.), loosen the power steering rack guide spring cap.

    3. Temporarily install the steering rack ends to prevent steering rack over stroke.

      Note

      Do not fully turn the power steering rack without the steering rack end as it may damage the oil seal in the rack housing and the cylinder end stopper bushing.

    4. A01BH5CE01

      Using SST, fully turn the power steering rack right and left 10 times to settle.

      SST
      09616-00011
    5. A01BAXQE01

      Using a straight hexagon wrench 24 mm (0.94 in.), tighten the power steering rack guide spring cap in small amounts until the preload is within the specified range.

      SST
      09616-00011
      Preload (turning)
      0.65 to 1.35 N*m (6.6 to 13.8 kgf*cm, 5.8 to 11.9 in.*lbf)

      Note

      Loosen and tighten the power steering rack guide spring cap again if the preload falls below the specified range.

    6. A01BESUE01

      Using SST, install the power steering rack guide spring cap nut.

      SST
      09922-10010
      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 502 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Use SST 09922-10010 following the direction shown in the illustration.

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

    7. A01BAXQE01

      Using SST, inspect the total preload.

      SST
      09616-00011
      Preload (turning)
      0.65 to 1.35 N*m (6.6 to 13.8 kgf*cm, 5.8 to 11.9 in.*lbf)