STEERING GEAR INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Secure the tie rod assembly in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Turn the ball joint back and forth.

      OK
      There is no unusual resistance or play while turning.

      Tech Tips


      • If the result is not as specified, remove the tie rod end sub-assembly with a new one.

      • If the dust seal is fissured, damaged or deteriorated, replace it with a new one.

  2. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

    Note

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


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

      SST
      09616-00011

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

      Standard Preload
      0.9 to 1.6 N*m (9.2 to 16.3 kgf*cm, 8.0 to 14.2 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, adjust the total preload.

  3. ADJUST TOTAL PRELOAD


    1. Temporarily install the rack ends sub-assembly RH and LH.

    2. Install the steering rack guide and steering rack guide spring to the steering rack housing.

    3. Apply the three bond to the screw part of steering rack guide spring cap and steering rack housing.

    4. Temporally install the steering rack guide spring cap.

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      Using SST, tighten the steering rack guide spring cap so that the rotational torque of the pinion shaft reaches the standard value.

      SST
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      09616-00011
      Torque: Preload (turning)
      0.9 to 1.6 N*m (9.2 to 16.3 kgf*cm, 8.0 to 14.2 in.*lbf)

    6. Apply the three bond to the screw part of lock nut.

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      Using SST, hold the steering rack guide spring cap and tighten the lock nut.

      SST
      09631-10021
      09922-10010
      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where SST is combined with a torque wrench Click here.

      • Turn SST in the direction as shown in the illustration.

    8. Set a torque wrench to SST and turn the pinion shaft continuously at a rate of 4 to 6 seconds per turn to inspect the total preload of the steering gear assembly.

      SST
      09616-00011
      Standard Preload
      0.9 to 1.6 N*m (9.2 to 16.3 kgf*cm, 8.0 to 14.2 in.*lbf)

      Note

      Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.