Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a 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:

0.5 to 3.4 N*m (5 to 34 kgf*cm, 5 to 30 in.*lbf)

HINT
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly LH.

2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.

SST : 09612-00012





HINT
Tape SST before use.

Text in Illustration





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

SST : 09616-00020





Standard preload:

0.8 to 1.4 N*m (8 to 14 kgf*cm, 7 to 12 in.*lbf)

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.