STEERINGWHEELANDSTEERING COLUMN
Disassembly andAssembly (Cont'd)
• Steering lock
a. Break self-shear typescrews withadrill orother appropri-
ate tool.
SST741A
b.Install newself-shear typescrews andthen cutoffself-
shear typescrew heads.
Self-shear screw
SST742A
L
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I
Center ofjoint
SST334C
1510.59) 15 (0.59)
Inspection
• When steering wheeldoesnotturn smoothly, checkthe
steering columnasfollows andreplace damaged parts.
a. Check column bearings fordamage orunevenness. Lubri-
cate with recommended multi-purposegreaseorreplace
steering columnasan assembly, ifnecessary.
b. Check jackettubefordeformation orbreakage. Replaceif
necessary.
• When thevehicle comesintoalight collision, checklength
ilL",
Column length
"L": •
533.0 -535.0 mm(20.98 -21.06 in)
If out ofthe specifications, replacesteering columnasan
assembly.
Tilt mechanism
• After installing steeringcolumn,checktiltmechanism oper-
ation.
Unit: mm(in)
8ST5828
ST-13
POWERSTEERING GEARANDLINKAGE (ModelPR24AC)
Assembly (Cont'd)
20. Before installing boot,coatthecontact surfaces between
boot andtie-rod withgrease.
88T967A
21.Install bootclamps.
• Toinstall, wrapbootclamp around bootgroove twice.To
tighten clamp,placeascrewdriver throughbothrings. Twist
rings 4to 4-1/2 turns while pulling withaforce ofapprox. 98
N (10 kg,22Ib).
• Twist bootclamp inthe direction showninfigure atleft.
88T440A
•Locate twisted endofboot clamp inthe range shown. (This
will prevent interference withother parts.)
88TS09C
88T1268
•
After twisting bootclamp, bendtwisted anddiagonally soit •
does notcontact boot.
Adjusting screw
88T0898Adjustment
Adjust pinionrotating torqueasfollows:
1. Set rack tothe neutral position withoutfluidinthe gear.
2. Coat theadjusting screwwithlocking sealant andscrew it
in.
3. Lightly tighten locknut.
4. Tighten adjusting screwtoatorque of4.9 to5.9 N'm (50to
60 kg-em, 43to52 in-Ib).
5. Loosen adjusting screw,thenretighten itto 0.2 N'm (2
kg-em, 1.7in-Ib).
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