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 between aluminum plates 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 on the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

Standard turning torque:

1.0 to 3.9 N*m (10 to 39 kgf*cm, 9 to 34 in.*lbf)

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
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

(a) Using SST and a torque wrench, turn the pinion at a fixed speed between 10 and 15 rpm and check the total turning torque.

SST : 09616-00011





Turning torque:

0.8 to 1.2 N*m (8 to 12 kgf*cm, 7 to 11 in.*lbf)

NOTICE:
Perform the inspection with the steering rack centered.

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