Inspection

INSPECTION
1) Clean all disassembled parts, and check for wear, damage, or any other faults, then repair or replace as necessary.
2) When disassembling, check inside of gearbox for water. If any water is found, carefully check boot for damage, input shaft dust seal, adjusting screw and boot clips for poor sealing. If faulty, replace with new parts.








Service Limit
Make a measurement as shown in the figures. It it exceeds the specified service limit, adjust or replace.

NOTE: When making a measurement, vise gearbox by using ST. Never vise gearbox by inserting aluminum plates, etc. between vise and gearbox. ST 926200000 STAND

Sliding resistance of rack shaft:
Service limit
240.3 N (24.5 kg, 54.0 lb) or less

Rack Shaft Play In Radial Direction





Right-turn steering:
Service limit
0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less
On condition
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)





Left-turn steering:
Service limit
Direction <- -> (a)
0.3 mm (0.012 in) or less
Direction <- -> (b)
0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less

On condition
L: 5 mm (0.20 in)
P: 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

Input Shaft Play





In radial direction:
Service limit
0.18 mm (0.0071 in) or less
On condition
P: 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)





In axial direction:
Service limit
0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
On condition
P: 20 - 49N (2 - 5 kg, 4 - 11 lb)





Turning Resistance Of Gearbox
Using ST, measure gearbox turning resistance. ST 926230000 SPANNER

Service limit:
Straight-ahead position within 30 mm (1.18 in) from rack center
Less than 11.18 N (1.14 kg, 2.51 lb)
Maximum allowable resistance
12.7 N (1.3 kg, 2.9 lb)