Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING: RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.
(d) Using a torx wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.98 to 3.92 N*m (10.0 to 40.0 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 34.7 in.*lbf)
If turning torque is not as specified, replace the tie rod assembly LH.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.