MANUAL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
ST-19prose procedureInspection (Cont'd)
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
• Check for smooth operation through a full stroke.
• Check rack and tie-rod for cracks, deformation or other damage.
• Check pinion rotating torque.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pinion rotating | ≈6.9 - 8.8N·m |
| Rack sliding forcemax | 250 N (25.5 kg, 56 lb) or lessN (kg, lb) |
Pinion rotating
6.9 - 8.8N·m
Rack sliding forcemax
250 N (25.5 kg, 56 lb) or lessN (kg, lb)
TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKET
• Check ball joint for swinging force.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tie-rod outer ball joint (swinging force) | 6.9 - 63.7N (0.7 - 6.5 kg, 1.5 - 14.3 lb) |
| Tie-rod inner ball joint (swinging force) | 4.9 - 83.4N (0.5 - 8.5 kg, 1.1 - 18.7 lb) |
| Tie-rod outer ball joint (rotating torque) | ≈2.9 - 28N·m |
| Tie-rod outer ball joint (axial end play)max | 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or lessmm (in) |
| Tie-rod inner ball joint (axial end play) | 0 mm (0 in)mm (in) |
Tie-rod outer ball joint (swinging force)
6.9 - 63.7N (0.7 - 6.5 kg, 1.5 - 14.3 lb)
Tie-rod inner ball joint (swinging force)
4.9 - 83.4N (0.5 - 8.5 kg, 1.1 - 18.7 lb)
Tie-rod outer ball joint (rotating torque)
2.9 - 28N·m
Tie-rod outer ball joint (axial end play)max
0.5 mm (0.020 in) or lessmm (in)
Tie-rod inner ball joint (axial end play)
0 mm (0 in)mm (in)
• Check ball joint for rotating torque.
• Check ball joint for axial end play.
• Ensure the ball joint boot is not split or cracked and that it fits correctly. Replace if necessary.