Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Temporarily install the left and right steering rack ends to prevent steering rack over stroke.






(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect preload.
SST: 09616-00011
Standard preload (turning):
1.0 to 2.0 N*m (10.2 to 20.4 kgf*cm, 8.9 to 17.7 in.*lbf)
If the preload is not as specified, replace the power steering link.