Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

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 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:
0.98 to 3.92 N*m (10.0 to 39.9 kgf*cm, 8.67 to 34.7 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 and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload.
SST: 09616-00011
Standard preload:
0.5 to 1.1 N*m (5.1 to 11.2 kgf*cm, 4.4 to 9.7 in.*lbf)
NOTICE: Inspect 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.