Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the tie rod end LH boll join in a vise through aluminum plates.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Install the castle nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.
(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:
2.0 N*m (20.4 kgf*cm, 18 in. lbf) or less
If turning torque is out of specification, replace the tie rod end LH with a new one.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Using SST, inspect the total preload.
SST: 09616-00011
Standard total preload (turning):
0.6 to 1.2 N*m (6.2 to 12.2 kgf*cm, 5 to 11 in.*lbf)
NOTE: Inspect around the steering rack center position.
If the total preload is out of specification, replace the steering gear with a new one.