Steering: Service and Repair
Steering LinkageSteering Linkage / Tie Rod, Relay Rod, Pitman Arm:
REMOVAL
NOTICE: When using a vise, do not over tighten it.
1. Remove engine under cover. Remove the 4 bolts.
2. Remove pitman arm.
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST 09611-22012, disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod assembly.
c. Remove the pitman arm set nut and spring washer.
d. Using SST 09628-62011, disconnect the pitman arm from the PS gear assembly.
3. Remove steering damper with steering damper bracket.
a. Remove the nut and 2 damper bracket set bolts.
b. Using SST 09611-22012, disconnect the damper with damper bracket from the relay rod assembly.
4. Remove steering damper.
a. Secure the damper bracket in a vise.
b. Remove the nut.
c. Using SST 09610-55012, remove the damper from the damper bracket.
5. Remove relay rod assembly.
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST 09611-22012, disconnect the relay rod assembly from the knuckle arm.
6. Remove tie rod assembly.
a. Remove the 2 cotter pins and nuts.
b. Using SST 09611-22012, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the RH and LH knuckle arms.
7. Remove tie rod ends and relay rod ends. Loosen the tie rod end or relay rod end clamp and remove the tie rod end or relay rod end.
INSTALLATION
HINT: When connecting the ball stud to the arm or rod, remove the grease on the joint surfaces.
1. Install tie rod ends and relay rod ends.
a. Turn the tie rod ends or relay rod ends equal amounts into the rod tube.
Tie rod assembly should be approximately 1,207 mm (47.52 inch).
Relay rod assembly should be approximately 1,085 mm (42.72 inch).
b. The remaining length of threads on both tie rod ends or relay rod ends should be equal.
c. Temporarily tighten the tie rod end or relay rod end clamps.
2. Install tie rod assembly.
a. Connect the tie rod assembly to the RH and LH knuckle arms.
b. Torque the 2 nuts.
Torque: 91 Nm (67 ft. lbs.)
c. Install 2 new cotter pins.
d. After adjusting toe-in, torque the clamp bolts and nuts.
Torque: 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
3. Install relay rod assembly.
a. Connect the relay rod assembly to the knuckle arm.
b. Torque the nut.
Torque: 91 Nm (67 ft. lbs.)
c. Install a new cotter pin.
d. Torque the clamp bolts and nuts.
Torque: 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
4. Install steering damper.
a. Secure the damper bracket in a vise.
b. Connect the damper to the damper bracket.
c. Torque a new nut.
Torque: 74 Nm (54 ft. lbs.)
5. Install steering damper with steering damper bracket.
a. Connect the damper with damper bracket to the relay rod assembly.
b. Torque a new nut and 2 damper bracket set bolts.
Torque: 74 Nm (54 ft. lbs.)
6. Install pitman arm.
a. Align the alignment marks on the pitman arm and the cross shaft, and install the spring washer and set nut.
Torque: 177 Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the pitman arm to the relay rod assembly.
c. Torque the nut.
Torque: 91 Nm (67 ft. lbs.)
d. Install a new cotter pin.
7. Install engine under cover. Tighten the 4 bolts.
8. Check front wheel alignment.