STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSPECTION
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Steering Rack Inspection
1. Inspect for cracking, damage, and tooth wear.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the steering rack.
2. Measure the steering rack warp.
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• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the steering rack.
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Steering rack runout
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Large diameter portion (near point A): 0.15 mm {0.006 in} max.
Small diameter portion (near point B): 0.20 mm {0.008 in} max.
Tie-rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
3. Rotate the ball joint 10 times.
4. Install two nuts to the ball joint and measure the tie-rod end rotational torque using a torque wrench.
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• If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
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Tie-rod end rotational torque
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0.5—3.0 N·m {6—30 kgf·cm, 5—26 in·lbf}
Tie rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the ball joint 10 times.
4. Measure the ball joint swing torque using a pull scale.
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• If it exceeds the specification, replace the tie rod.
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Tie rod swing torque
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0.4—4.0 N·m {5—40 kgf·cm, 4—35 in·lbf}
[Pull scale reading: 0.6—29.3 N {0.06—2.98 kgf, 0.14—6.58 lbf}]
