Disassembly and Inspection

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
^ Plug all pipe fittings, and thoroughly clean the steering gear and linkage.
^ Do disassembly and assembly in a clean area to prevent dirt or other foreign particles from entering the mechanisms.

- Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Tie-rod End Disassembly Note





- Mark the tie-rod end before loosening, for reference during installation.

Tie-rod End Boot Disassembly Note
1. Secure the tie-rod end in a vise.





2. Place a chisel against the boot and hold it at the angle shown.
3. Remove the boot by tapping with a hammer.

Tie Rod Disassembly Note
1. Unbent the washer.





2. Remove the tie rod by using the SST.

Locknut Disassembly Note





- Remove the locknut by using the SST.

Adjusting Cover Disassembly Note





- Remove the adjusting cover by using the SST.

Pinion Shaft Component Disassembly Note





- Tap the head of the pinion shaft with a plastic hammer.

Ball Bearing Disassembly Note





- Press out the ball bearing and the oil seal by using

Upper Bearing Disassembly Note





- Press out the upper bearing and the oil seal by using the SST.

Clip Disassembly Note





1. Turn the rack stop counterclockwise with snap-ring pliers until the end of the clip comes out.
2. Turn the rack stop in the opposite direction to remove the clip, and remove the rack stop.

Rack Disassembly Note





1. Install the SST over the rack end.
2. Pull out the rack with the rack bushing, oil seal, and the backup washer from the housing side.

Seal Ring and O-ring Disassembly Note





1. Remove the seal rings by using a small, tape-wrapped screwdriver.
2. Remove the O-ring.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSPECTION
Rack Inspection
1. Inspect for cracking, damage, and tooth wear. Replace as necessary.





2. Measure the runout of the rack.

Runout: 0.4 mm {0.016 inch} max.

3. If not within the specification, replace the rack.

Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect the tie rod for bending and damage. Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie rod as necessary.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.





4. Measure the swinging torque by using a pull scale.

Swinging torque: 0.1 - 3.4 Nm {1 - 35 kgf.cm, 0.9 - 30 inch lbs.}
Pull scale reading: 0.6 - 24.5 N {0.06 - 2.5 kgf, 0.16 - 5.5 lbs.}

5. If not within the specification, replace the tie rod.

Tie-rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie-rod end as necessary.
2. Rotate the ball joint five times.





3. Measure the rotation torque of the ball joint by using the SST and a pull scale.

Rotation torque: 0.3 - 3.9 Nm {3 - 40 kgf-cm, 2.6 - 34 inch lbs.}
Pull scale reading: 3 - 29 N {0.3 - 3 kgf, 0.7 - 6.6 lbs.}

4. If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.