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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSPECTION

BME061232960203

## Rack Inspection

1. Inspect the rack for cracks, damage, and tooth wear.

  • Replace it as necessary.

2. Set the rack on a V-block.

3. Measure the runout of the rack.

  • If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the rack.

Maximum Runout

  Near point A: 0.15 mm {0.006 in}
  Near point B: 0.20 mm {0.008 in}

## Tie-rod End Inspection

1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and boot cracks.

  • Replace it as necessary.

2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness.

  • Replace the tie-rod end as necessary.

3. Rotate the ball joint five times.

4. Set the tie-rod end to a vice.

5. Set the SST and a pull scale to the ball joint, and measure the rotation torque.

  • If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.

Rotation torque

  0.4-2.5 N·m {3.5-26.0 kgf·cm, 3.1-22.5 in·lbf}

Pull scale reading

  3.5-25.4 N {0.35-2.60 kgf, 0.8-5.7 lbf}

## Tie Rod Inspection

1. Inspect the tie rod for bending and damage.

  • Replace it as necessary.

2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness.

  • Replace the tie rod as necessary.

3. Swing the tie rod five times.

4. Measure the swinging torque using a pull scale.

  • If not within the specification, replace the tie rod.

Swinging torque

  0.1-3.8 N·m {1-39 kgf·cm, 0.9-33.8 in·lbf}

Pull scale reading

  0.6-24.5 N {0.06-2.50 kgf, 0.2-5.5 lbf}