Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR (for 4WD): INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Temporarily install the left and right steering rack ends to prevent steering rack overstroke.





(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect preload.
SST: 09616-00011
Preload (turning):
1.0 to 2.0 N*m (10.2 to 20.4 kgf*cm, 8.9 to 17.7 in.*lbf)
HINT:
If turning torque is not as specified, replace the power steering gear assembly.

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 back and forth 5 times or more.





(d) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.29 to 2.45 N*m (3.0 to 25 kgf*cm, 2.6 to 21.7 in.*lbf)
HINT:
If turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly LH.

3. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.