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Removal and Installation
lDetach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.
CAUTION:
lThe rotation of the spiral cable (SRS ªAir bagº compo-
nent part) is limited. If the steering gear must be
removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the
steering gear is removed.
lRemove the steering wheel before removing the steering
lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
lRemove low and high pressure connectorsp1andp2.
lRemove exhaust front tube.
SST584B
: Do not re-use
SEC. 492
SFA372 HT72520000
SST574B
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ST-14
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lRemove dust cover from steering lower joint. Remove joint.
lRemove harness from subframe mounting bracket.
lRemove gear housing brackets.
lSupport transmission housing with engine jack.
lRemove center member with engine mounting rear bracket.
lGuide transfer tube over harness mounting bracket. Slide
gear to left side of vehicle, lower and remove from right side
as illustrated.
SST578B
UST003
SST577B
SST579B
.SST581B
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
ST-15
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lInstall pipe connector.
lObserve specified tightening torque when tightening high-
pressure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tight-
ening can damage threads or damage connector O- ring.
lThe O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that
in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the correct
O-ring.
Connector tightening torque:
Low-pressure side ª
p1º
20 - 25 N´m (2.0 - 2.6 kg-m, 14 - 19 ft-lb)
High-pressure side ª
p2º
15 - 25 N´m (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft-lb)
lEnsure that steering gear is correctly aligned in housing
brackets, and that transfer tubes do not foul bulkhead or
subframe.
lInitially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm
to 29 to 39 N´m (3 to 4 kg-m, 22 to 29 ft-lb). Then tighten
further to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin
can be installed.
CAUTION:
Tightening torque must not exceed 49 N´m (5 kg-m, 36 ft-lb).
SST574B
SST824A
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
ST-16
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Disassembly
Always use soft jaws when clamping steering gear housing
in a vise. Handle gear housing carefully, as it is made of
aluminum.
1. Remove outer tie-rod.
2. Remove dust boot.
Inspection
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or automatic trans-
mission fluid ªDexronTMº type, and blow dry with compressed air,
if available.
SST585B
SEC. 492
NST022
.Jaw
protectors
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
ST-17
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STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
lCheck for smooth operation through a full stroke.
lCheck rack and tie-rod for cracks, deformation or other dam-
age.
lCheck pinion rotating torque.
Pinion rotating torque:
0.8 - 1.3 N´m (8 - 13 kg-cm, 6.9 - 11.3 in-lb)
lCheck rack sliding force.
Rack sliding force:
284 N (29 kg, 64 lb) or less
BOOT
Check condition of boot. If cracked, replace it.
TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKET
lCheck ball joint for swinging force.
A Tie-rod outer ball joint:
3.3-67N
(0.34 - 6.8 kg, 0.74 - 15.1 lb)
B Tie-rod inner ball joint:
0.3 - 24.5 N
(0.03 - 2.5 kg, 0.07 - 5.5 lb)
lCheck ball joint for rotating torque.
Tie-rod outer ball joint:
0.15 - 2.9 N´m
(1.5 - 30 kg-cm, 1.3 - 26.0 in-lb)
SST587B
SST090B
SST588B Measuring point
SST751A ST3127S000
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Inspection (Cont'd)
ST-18
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lCheck ball joint for axial end play.
Tie-rod outer ball joint:
0mm(0in)
Tie-rod inner ball joint:
0mm(0in)
lCheck condition of dust cover. If cracked excessively, replace
it.
Assembly
1. Measure rack stroke.
Rack stroke ªSº:
Refer to SDS (ST-23)
2. Before installing boot, coat the contact surfaces between
boot and tie-rod with grease.
3. Tighten outer socket lock nut.
Tie-rod length ªLº:
Refer to SDS (ST-24)
SST334B
NST023
SST589B
SST093B
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Inspection (Cont'd)
ST-19
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NST043 Bracket
13.4 - 18
(1.4 - 1.8, 10 - 13)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Do not re-use
49 - 68 (5.0 - 6.9,
37 - 50)Adjuster bolt
POWER STEERING OIL PUMPSR20DE
ST-20
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NST044
49 - 68 (5.0 - 6.9, 28 - 36)
38-49
(3.9 - 4.9,
28 - 36)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Do not re-useAdjuster bolt
Bracket
POWER STEERING OIL PUMPCD20T
ST-21