POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
ST-26prose procedureInspection (Cont'd)
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Steering Gear Assembly Inspection
- 1Check for smooth operation through a full stroke.
SST587B - 2Check rack and tie-rod for cracks, deformation or other damage.
- 3Check pinion rotating torque.
- 4Check rack sliding force.
SST090B
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pinion rotating | 0.8 - 1.3 (8 - 13 kg-cm, 6.9 - 11.3 in-lb)N·m |
| Rack sliding force | 284 (29 kg, 64 lb) or lessN |
Pinion rotating
0.8 - 1.3 (8 - 13 kg-cm, 6.9 - 11.3 in-lb)N·m
Rack sliding force
284 (29 kg, 64 lb) or lessN
BOOT
Check condition of dust boot. If excessively cracked, replace it.
TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKET
Tie-rod Outer and Inner Socket Inspection
- 1Check ball joint for swinging force.
SST588B - 2Check ball joint for rotating torque.
SST751A
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tie-rod outer ball joint — swinging force | 6.9 - 63.7 (0.7 - 6.5 kg, 1.5 - 14.3 lb)N |
| Tie-rod inner ball joint — swinging force | 4.9 - 83.4 (0.5 - 8.5 kg, 1.1 - 18.7 lb)N |
| Tie-rod outer ball joint — rotating | 0.3 - 2.9 (3 - 30 kg-cm, 2.6 - 26.0 in-lb)N·m |
Tie-rod outer ball joint — swinging force
6.9 - 63.7 (0.7 - 6.5 kg, 1.5 - 14.3 lb)N
Tie-rod inner ball joint — swinging force
4.9 - 83.4 (0.5 - 8.5 kg, 1.1 - 18.7 lb)N
Tie-rod outer ball joint — rotating
0.3 - 2.9 (3 - 30 kg-cm, 2.6 - 26.0 in-lb)N·m