Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING: RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR:

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Secure the tie rod end LH in a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times.
(d) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 - 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading of the 5th turn.
Turning torque - Torque: 0.49 - 3.43 Nm (5.0 - 35 kgf-cm, 4.34 - 30.38 in-lbf)
2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Inspect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

3. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring from the power steering rack bush sub-assembly.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the steering rack for runout and for teeth wear and damage.
Maximum runout:
0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
(c) Check the back surface for wear and damage.