STEERING GEAR INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.

  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.

    2. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

      Standard turning torque
      0.5 to 3.5 N*m (6 to 35 kgf*cm, 5 to 30 in.*lbf)

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

  2. INSPECT POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


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      Using SST, check that the steering rack boots stretches smoothly when the control valve shaft is being rotated.

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      If there is any abnormality, replace the steering rack end boots with a new one.