STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

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Caution
•  To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper plate or clean cloth.

1.  Assemble in the order shown in the figure.

2.  Install the steering gear and linkage to the front crossmember. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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1
Steering gear
2
Tie Rod
(See Tie Rod Assembly Note.)
3
Boot
4
Boot band
(See Boot Band Assembly Note.)
5
Boot clamp
6
Locknut
7
Tie-rod end
(See Tie-rod End Assembly Note.)
8
Dust cover


Tie Rod Assembly Note

1.  Install the SST to the torque wrench as shown in the figure, set it on the tie rod, and measure dimensions A and L shown in the figure.

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2.  Tighten the tie rod after calculating the tightening torque using the following formula.

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Tightening Torque
69—98 N·m {7.1—9.9 kgf·m, 51—72 ft·lbf}
Calculation formula
T×(L/A)
T: Tightening torque (69—98 N·m {7.1—9.9 kgf·m, 51—72 ft·lbf})
L: Torque wrench effective length
A: Length from center of tie rod to grip


Boot Band Assembly Note

1.  Assemble the boot band to the boot.

2.  Crimp the boot band using the SST.

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3.  Verify that the crimping clearance A is within the specification.

Specification
2.5—3.0 mm {0.10—0.11 in}
•  If crimping clearance A exceeds the specification, reduce SST clearance, and crimp the boot band again.
•  If crimping clearance A is less than the specification, increase SST clearance, and crimp a new boot band.

4.  Rotate the by hand and verify that it is securely installed to the boot band.


Tie-rod End Assembly Note

1.  Align the alignment marks made before removal and assemble the tie-rod end to the tie rod.

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Note
•  When newly replacing a tie-rod end, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the remove tie-rod end.
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•  "R" is inscribed on the right side of the tie-rod end and "L" is inscribed on the left side of the tie-rod end. Verify if the part is for the left or right side before installation because the left and right parts of the tie-rod end have different shapes.
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2.  Adjust dimension A shown in the figure to the standard, then assemble the tie-rod end.

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Standard
14.9—27.9 mm {0.59—1.09 in}