Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the tie rod end sub-assembly LH in a vise.





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.

(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.

(d) Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.3 to 2.0 N*m (3 to 20 kgf*cm, 3 to 17 in.*lbf)

HINT
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly LH with a new one.

2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

(a) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload.





SST : 09616-00011

Standard Preload:

NOTICE:
Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.

HINT
If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.