Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the tie rod end sub-assembly LH in a vise.





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Install the nut onto 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 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.29 to 1.96 N*m (2.96 to 20.0 kgf*cm, 2.57 to 17.3 in.*lbf)

If 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
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

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





SST : 09616-00011

Standard preload:

0.6 to 1.2 N*m (6.1 to 12.2 kgf*cm, 5.3 to 10.6 in.*lbf)

NOTICE:
Inspect around the steering rack center position.

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