Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts
Check rear axle and rear suspension parts for looseness, wear or
damage.
IShake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
IRetighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: refer to REAR AXLE AND REAR
SUSPENSION, RA-4.
ICheck shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
Rear Wheel Bearing
ICheck that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
ICheck axial end play.
Axial end play:
Refer to SDS, RA-16.
SMA525A
SRA734
YRA003
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
RA-5
IAlign spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel.
a) Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
b) Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions
from the right end position. Align the two marks (
).
CAUTION:
The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may
snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number
of turns. (The spiral cable can be turned up to 2.5 turns from
the neutral position to both the right and left.)
IRemove steering wheel with Tool.
STEERING COLUMN
IWhen installing steering column, fingertighten upper support
bracket bolts and lower support bracket nuts; then tighten them
to the specified torque. Do not apply undue stress to steering
column.
IWhen attaching coupling joint, be sure tightening bolt faces
cutout portion.
IWhen inserting coupling joint onto steering gear axle, make
sure that it is positioned correctly.
CAUTION:
After installing steering column, turn steering wheel to make
sure it moves smoothly and that the number of turns from the
straight-ahead forward position to left and right locks are
equal. Be sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position
when driving straight ahead.
Number of steering wheel turns from straight-ahead
position:
Right 1.93
Left 1.93
SRS266
SST777C
NST005
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
ST-9
