Overhaul
*This document updated per manufacturer TSB #08-37-004DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Disassembly Steps 1-7:
Grease/Sealant Application Points:
ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ BAND INSTALLATION
1. Turn the adjusting bolt for the special tool boot band clipping tool (MB991561) to adjust the opening dimension (W) to the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9mm (0.11 inch)
When opening dimension is more than 2.9mm (0.11 inch)
Tighten the adjusting bolt.
When opening dimension is more than 2.9mm (0.11 inch)
Loosen the adjusting bolt.
NOTE:
^ The adjusting bolt changes W approximately 0.7 mm for each rotation.
^ Do not rotate the adjusting bolt more than one rotation.
CAUTION
^ Secure the gear housing, and crimp the crimping part of the band firmly with the tip of the special tool.
^ Crimp the boot band securely until the special tool contacts the stopper.
2. Use the special tool to crimp the boot band.
3. Check that the crimping width of the boot band (A) is within the range of the standard value.
Standard value(A): 2.4-2.8 mm (0.09-0.11 inch)
Readjust the value W described in Step 1 to the following formula, and perform the operation in Step 2 again. W=5.5-A (Example: When A is 2.9, W is 2.6)
When the crimping width is less than 2.4 mm (0.09 inch)
Remove the boot band, readjust the value W described in Step 1 to the following formula, and perform the Step 2 and 3 using a new boot band. W=5.5-A (Example: When A is 2.3, W is 3.2)
]]B[[ TIE-ROD END/LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
Screw in the tie-rod to the length shown in the figure, and hand-tighten the locking nut.
NOTE: Install the steering gear and linkage to the body, adjust the toe-in, and then tighten the locking nut to the specified torque.