STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSPECTION

Rack Inspection

1. Inspect the rack for cracks, damage, and tooth wear.

• Replace it as necessary.

2. Set the rack on a V-block.

3. Measure the runout of the rack.

• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the rack.

Near point A: 0.15 mm {0.006 in}

Near point B: 0.20 mm {0.008 in}

Tie-rod End Inspection

1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and boot cracks.

• Replace it as necessary.

2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness.

• Replace the tie-rod end as necessary.

3. Rotate the ball joint five times.

4. Set the tie-rod end to a vice.

5. Set the SST and a pull scale to the ball joint, and measure the rotation torque.

• If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.

0.4-2.5 N·m {3.5-26.0 kgf·cm, 3.1-22.5 in·lbf}

3.5-25.4 N {0.35-2.60 kgf, 0.8-5.7 lbf}

Tie Rod Inspection

1. Inspect the tie rod for bending and damage.

• Replace it as necessary.

2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness.

• Replace the tie rod as necessary.

3. Swing the tie rod five times.

4. Measure the swinging torque using a pull scale.

• If not within the specification, replace the tie rod.

0.1-3.8 N·m {1-39 kgf·cm, 0.9-33.8 in·lbf}

0.6-24.5 N {0.06-2.50 kgf, 0.2-5.5 lbf}