STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSPECTION

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSPECTIONSM2445566

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Steering Rack Inspection

1.Inspect for cracking, damage, and tooth wear.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the steering rack.

2.Measure the steering rack warp.

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• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the steering rack.

Steering rack runout

Large diameter portion (near point A): 0.15 mm {0.006 in} max.

Small diameter portion (near point B): 0.20 mm {0.008 in} max.

Tie-rod End Inspection

1.Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and boot cracks. Replace it if necessary.

2.Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie-rod end if necessary.

3.Rotate the ball joint five times.

4.Measure the rotation torque of the ball joint using the SST and a pull scale.

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Tie-rod end rotation torque

0.5—3.0 N·m {0.06—30 kgf·cm, 5—26 in·lbf}

[Pull scale reading 5—30 N {0.6—3.0 kgf, 3.7—22 lbf}]

Tie rod Inspection

1.Inspect for bending and damage.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.

2.Inspect for excessive play.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.

3.Swing the ball joint 10 times.

4.Measure the ball joint swing torque using a pull scale.

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• If it exceeds the specification, replace the tie rod.

Tie rod swing torque

0.4—4.0 N·m {5—40 kgf·cm, 4—35 in·lbf}

[Pull scale reading 4.2—41.6 N {0.43—4.24 kgf, 0.95—9.35 lbf}]