STEERING GEAR > INSPECTION

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1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    C210896

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

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.

  1. Install the nut to the stud bolt.

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

  1. Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

    Standard turning torque:
    0.3 to 1.9 N*m (3 to 19 kgf*cm, 3 to 17 in.*lbf)

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



2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.



3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

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



    C233593E01

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

    SST
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  1. 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:
    0.8 to 1.2 N*m (8 to 12 kgf*cm, 7 to 10 in.*lbf)

    NOTICE:
    Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.

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