STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSPECTION
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Steering Rack Inspection
1. Inspect for cracking, damage, and tooth wear.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the steering rack.
2. Support the both ends of the steering rack with V-shaped blocks and inspect for bending.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
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Runout
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Near point A: 0.15 mm {0.006 in} max.
Near point B: 0.20 mm {0.008 in} max.
Tie-rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the body for damage and the boot for cracks.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
3. Rotate the ball joint five times.
4. Measure the rotational torque of the tie-rod end, using the SST and a pull scale.
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• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the tie-rod end.
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Rotation torque
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0.4—4.9 N·m {4.1—50 kgf·cm, 0.29—3.6 in·lbf}
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Pull scale reading
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3.5—48 N {0.36—4.9 kgf, 0.79—10.8 lbf}
Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the ball joint 5 times.
4. Measure the swing torque of the tie rod, using a pull scale.
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• If it exceeds the specification, replace the tie rod.
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Swinging torque
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0.1—4.9 N·m {1—50 kgf·cm, 0.074—36 in·lbf}
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Pull scale reading
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0.6—24.1 N {0.061—2.46 kgf, 0.13—5.4 lbf}
