Inspection

SERVICE LIMIT
Make a measurement as follows. if it exceeds the specified service limit, adjust or replace. When making a measurement, vise gearbox by using special tool (STAND; 926200000). Never vise gearbox by inserting aluminum plates, etc. between vise and gearbox. Sliding resistance of rack shaft.
^ Service limit: 304 N (68 lbs.) or less.
^ Difference between left and right sliding resistance: Less than 20%.

RACK SHAFT PLAY IN RADIAL DIRECTION





Left-turn steering. Service limit:
^ Less than 0.4 mm (0.016 inch) (direction <->).
^ Less than 0.6 mm (0.024 inch) (direction <->).





Right-turn steering. Service limit:
^ Less than 0.4 mm (0.016 inch) (direction <-> and <->).

INPUT SHAFT PLAY





In radial direction. Service limit: 0.18 mm (0.0071 inch) or less.





In axial direction. Service limit: 0.27 mm (0.0106 inch) or less.





TURNING RESISTANCE OF GEARBOX
Service limit:
^ Straight-ahead position within 30 mm (1.18 inch) from rack center: Less than 11.18 N (2.51 lbs.).
^ Maximum allowable resistance: 15.79 N (3.55 lbs.) or less.
Difference between left and right sliding resistance: Less than 20%.