Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR (for 4WD): INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

(a) Temporarily install the left and right steering rack ends to prevent steering rack overstroke.

(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect preload.





SST : 09616-00011

Preload (turning):

1.0 to 2.0 N*m (10.2 to 20.4 kgf*cm, 8.9 to 17.7 in.*lbf)

HINT
If turning torque is not as specified, replace the power steering gear assembly.

2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

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

(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.

(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.

(d) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.





Turning torque:

0.29 to 2.45 N*m (3.0 to 25 kgf*cm, 2.6 to 21.7 in.*lbf)

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

3. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.