Steering: Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY
Idler Arm Assembly








- Apply coat of multipurpose grease to bushing.
- Press bushing into idler body, and insert shaft of idler bracket carefully until bushing protrudes.

Cross Rod And Tie-Rod
1. When tie-rod ball joints and tie-rod bar are separated, adjust tie-rod length correctly. Adjustment should be done between ball stud centers.
2. Lock tie-rod clamp nut so that ball joint on outer ball stud is as follows with respect to that on inner ball stud.

L: Standard
343.9 mm (13.54 inch) 2WD
297.6 mm (11.72 inch) 4WD

CAUTION: Make sure that tie-rod bars are screwed into tie-rod tube more than 29 mm (1.14 inch) ... 2WD, 22 mm (0.87 inch) ... 4WD.

INSPECTION
Ball Joint And Swivel Joint





1. Check joints for play. If ball or swivel stud is worn and play in axial direction is excessive or joint is hard to swing, replace as a complete unit.

Swinging force (Measure point: Cotter pin hole) "A":
Ball joint 15.7 - 147.1 Nm (1.6 - 15.0 kg, 3.5 - 33. lbs.)
Rotating torque "B":
Ball joint 0.5 - 4.9 Nm (5 - 50 kg-cm, 4.3 - 43.4 inch lbs.)
Swivel joint 1.0 - 5.9 Nm (10 - 60 kg-cm, 8.7 - 52.1 inch lbs.)
Axial end play "C":
Ball joint and swivel joint 0 mm (0 inch)





2. Check condition of dust cover. If it is cracked excessively, replace as a complete unit.

CAUTION: Be careful not to apply grease or oil to taper of joint.

Idler Arm Assembly
- Check rubber bushing of idler arm for breakage, wear or play, and if necessary replace.
- Lubricate idler arm assembly with multipurpose grease, if necessary.

Cross Rod And Tie-Rod
Check tie-rod and cross rod for breakage, bends and cracks, and replace with a new one if necessary.

Fixing Location
- Check fixing location (nuts and cotter pins) for looseness, play or breakage.
- When looseness or play is found, check for wear on tapered portion of joints, gear arm or idler arm.
- When reassembling each joint, use new cotter pins.