Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING LINK: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK






(a) Using a dial gauge, check for runout of the steering rack and teeth wear.
Maximum runout:
0.3 mm (0.0118 in.)
(b) Check the rack surface for wear and damage.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH






(a) Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times.
(d) Using a torx wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds pre turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque - Torque: 0.49 to 3.43 Nm (5.0 to 35.0 kgf-cm, 4.3 to 30.4 in-lbf)
3. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.