Steering: Service and Repair
REMOVALCAUTION: Do not remove rack boot and tie-rod of H25 engine vehicle.
1) Remove steering gear case.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod thread.
3) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
4) Remove boot band and clip.
5) Remove boot from tie-rod.
6) Unbend washer (2 places), and remove tie-rod from rack.
INSTALLATION
1) Install new tie-rod lock washer and tie-rod to rack.
2) Tighten tie-rod ball nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 85 Nm (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
3) Bend lock washer 2 place at the flat part of tie-rod ball nut.
4) Apply grease to "A" indicated in figure.
5) Position boot properly in grooves of gear case and tie-rod. Check to ensure that boot is free from twist and dent.
6) Fasten boot with new clamp and clip securely.
Special Tool (A): 09943-55010
7) Install tie-rod end lock nut and tie-rod end to tie-rod.
Position lock nut to marking made in removal.
NOTE: When tie-rod was replaced, measure length "A" on removed tie-rod and use it on new replacement tie-rod so as to position lock nut properly.
8) Install steering gear case.