Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the tie rod assembly in a vise.





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Install the nut to 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:

1.0 to 4.0 N*m (10 to 40 kgf*cm, 9 to 35 in.*lbf)

HINT
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly.

2. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

NOTICE:
Inspect the total preload in a no-load condition by removing the tie rod assembly RH and LH, and steering rack boots.

(a) Install SST to the pinion shaft and turn it left and right 5 times or more.

SST : 09616-00020





(b) Set a torque wrench to SST and turn the pinion shaft continuously at a rate of 4 to 6 seconds per turn to inspect the total preload of the steering gear assembly.

Standard Preload





NOTICE:
Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.

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