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Overhaul






DISASSEMBLY
Follow disassembly steps outlined in illustration.





INSPECTION
Idler arm sliding resistance.
Standard value: 2.4 - 16 N (0.5 - 3.6 lbs.)
[0.3 - 2.0 Nm] (2.7 - 17.7 inch lbs.)


ASSEMBLY
Assembly in reverse order as Disassembly.

NOTE: Assembly service points as follows:





a. Tie rod end installation (8).
1. Apply multipurpose grease to the threaded section of the tie rod end.
2. Screw in the right and left tie rod ends to the pipe by the same amount, and then and provisionally tighten the tie rod end fixing nut.