Removal and Installation

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION





CAUTION:
1. Tie the cord of the special tool to a nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.

GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the installation section (vehicle side) of the compression lower arm left side.

CAUTION: The compression lower arm should be suspended so that undue force is not applied to the ball joint.

2. Remove the connection between the gear box assembly and joint assembly, and remove the gear box assembly from the crossmember at the left side.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bellows and the tie rod end dust cover when removing the gear box assembly.

INSPECTION
- Check the rubber parts for cracks and breakage.

GEAR BOX TOTAL PINION TORQUE

Using the special tools, rotate the pinion gear at the rate of one rotation in approximately 4 to 6 seconds to check the total pinion torque.
Standard value: 0.7 - 1.4 Nm (6 - 12 inch lbs.)
[Change in torque: 0.4 Nm (3 inch lbs.)]

NOTE: When measuring, remove the bellows from the rack housing. Measure the pinion torque through the whole stroke of the rack.
If the measured value is not within the standard range, first adjust the rack support cover, and then check the total pinion torque again.
If the total pinion torque cannot be adjusted to within the standard range by adjusting the rack support cover, check the rack support cover, rack support spring, rack support and replace any parts if necessary.

TIE ROD FOR SWING RESISTANCE CHECK

1. Give 10 hard swings to the tie rod.
2. Measure the tie rod swing resistance with a spring scale.
Standard value:
7.8 - 27 N (1.8 - 6.2 lbs.)
11.5 - 4.9 Nm (13 - 43 inch lbs.)]
3. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
4. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.

TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the tie rod end.

NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage of the ball joint. When it is damaged during service work, replace the dust cover.