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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSPECTION

BME061232960W03

## Rack Inspection

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

  • Replace it as necessary.

2. Measure the runout of the rack.

  • If not within the specification, replace the rack.

Runout

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

## 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. Measure the rotation torque of the ball joint using the SST and a pull scale.

  • 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

  3.4-25.5 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

  0.1-2.9 N·m {1-30 kgf·cm, 0.9-26.0 in·lbf}

Pull scale reading

  0.6-15.4 N {0.06-1.58 kgf, 0.2-3.47 lbf}