Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR (for Hatchback): INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the tie rod end sub-assembly LH in a vise.





NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Install the nut onto 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 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.29 to 1.96 N*m (2.96 to 20.0 kgf*cm, 2.57 to 17.3 in.*lbf)

HINT
If turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly LH with a new one.

2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

(a) Using SST, secure the steering gear in a vise.





Text in Illustration





SST : 09612-00012

HINT
Tape SST before use.

(b) Using SST, fully turn the steering rack right and left 1 to 2 times to settle it.

SST : 09616-00011

(c) Using SST and a torque wrench, turn the pinion at a fixed speed between 4 to 6 seconds and check the total turning torque.





SST : 09616-00011

Standard preload:





NOTICE:
Remove the steering rack boot before measurement.

HINT
* Inspect around the steering rack center position.
* If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.