STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

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1.  Remove the locknut using the SST.

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Caution
•  If a tool such as a torque wrench is installed to the SST (49 E032 308), install the tool so that it is perpendicular to the SST as shown in the figure. If the tool is not installed as instructed, the SST can separate from the locknut easily which could cause damage to the locknut while doing the work.

2.  Apply sealant to the threads of the adjustment cover.

3.  Tighten the adjustment cover to 20—29 N·m {2.1—2.9 kgf·m, 15—21 ft·lbf}.

4.  After swinging the steering rack left and right 10 times, tighten the adjustment cover again.

Tightening torque

Tightening torque
8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}
5.8 N·m {59 kgf·cm, 51 in·lbf}
Applicable VIN (assumed)
European (L.H.D.) specs.
JMZ GH12***# 100001—261049
JMZ GH14***# 100001—261049
JMZ GH19**0# 100001—261049
U.K. specs.
JMZ GH12**0# 100001—261049
JMZ GH14**0# 100001—261049
JMZ GH19**0# 100001—261049
Australian specs.
JM0 GH10*100 100001—137422
General (L.H.D.) specs.
GH10*1 100001—137416
JM7 GH32***# 100001—137416
JM7 GH34***# 100001—137416
JM7 GH39***# 100001—137416
JM7 GH42***# 100001—137416
JM7 GH44***# 100001—137416
JM7 GH49***# 100001—137416
General (R.H.D.) specs.
JM6 GH10*1*0 100001—137416
European (L.H.D.) specs.
JMZ GH12***# 261050—
JMZ GH14***# 261050—
JMZ GH19**0# 261050—
U.K. specs.
JMZ GH12**0# 261050—
JMZ GH14**0# 261050—
JMZ GH19**0# 261050—
Australian specs.
JM0 GH10*100 137423—
General (L.H.D.) specs.
GH10*1 137417—
JM7 GH32***# 137417—
JM7 GH34***# 137417—
JM7 GH39***# 137417—
JM7 GH42***# 137417—
JM7 GH44***# 137417—
JM7 GH49***# 137417—
General (R.H.D.) specs.
JM6 GH10*1*0 137417—

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5.  Loosen the adjustment cover 10—20°.

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6.  Combine the the SST with the torque wrench, then measure A and L as shown in the figure.

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•  A: Length from the center of the locknut to the grip.
•  L: Length of the torque wrench.

7.  Recalculate the torque by using torque formulas, then lock the adjustment cover against rotation and tighten the locknut using the SST.

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Caution
•   If a tool such as a torque wrench is installed to the SST (49 E032 308), install the tool so that it is perpendicular to the SST as shown in the figure. If the tool is not installed as instructed, the SST can separate from the locknut easily which could cause damage to the locknut while doing the work.
Tightening torque
20—29 N·m {2.1—2.9 kgf·m, 15—21 ft·lbf}

Torque formula

Torque unit

Formula
N·m
N·m×[L/A]
kgf·m
kgf·m×[L/A]
ft·lbf
ft·lbf×[L/A]

8.  Measure the pinion shaft rotational torque using the SST and a pull scale.

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•  If not within the specification, repeat from Steps 1—6.
Pinion shaft rotation torque
1.4—2.3 N·m {15—23 kgf·cm, 13—20 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 14—23 N {1.5—2.3 kgf, 3.2—5.1 lbf}]