Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: 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 measure the turning torque on the 5th turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.49 to 3.43 N*m (5.0 to 34.9 kgf*cm, 4.4 to 30.3 in.*lbf)

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
Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

(a) Secure the steering gear assembly in a vise.

NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, turn the pinion shaft continuously at a rate of 4 to 6 seconds per turn, and measure the preload.





SST : 09616-00011

Standard preload:

1.0 to 1.6 N*m (10.2 to 16.3 kgf*cm, 8.9 to 14.1 in.*lbf)

If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.

NOTICE:
Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.