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Fig. 47: Aligning Steering Joint Cover Notch
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2. From inside the vehicle, pull tab A and then tab B to secure the three clips to
the body panel.
NOTE: When securing the joint cover to the body panel, be
careful that the cover seal lip does not move
backwards.
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Fig. 48: Locating Tabs "A" & "B" To Secure Clips
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3. Check that it has been secured by pressing down the tip of the clips by your
finger. Also check that the steering gear-side joint cover is installed securely.
4. After installing the steering joint cover, check that the joint cover rubber is not
disengaged from the retainer. If there is any doubt, release the clips from the
body, engage the rubber again and reinstall to the body.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>B<< POWER STEERING GEAR BRACKET INSTALLATION Tighten the power steering gear bracket bolts in the alphabetical order shown in
illustration.
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Fig. 49: Tightening Power Steering Gear Bracket Bolts In Alphabetical Order
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>C<< FRONT AXLE CROSSMEMBER STAY/SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION Ensure that the crossmember mounting bolts have been tightened to 160-200 N.m
(119-147 ft-lb). Then install the front axle crossmember stay with the self-locking
nut.
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Fig. 50: Installing Front Axle Crossmember Stay
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INSPECTION STEERING GEAR TOTAL PINION TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB991006: Preload Socket
CAUTION:
When holding the steering gear in a vice, secure
its mounting positions. If it is secured in any
other place, the gear housing may become
deformed or damaged. Do not loosen the adjust screw more than 2
rotations.
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1. Using special tool MB991006, rotate the pinion gear at the rate of one rotation
in approximately 4 to 6 seconds to check the total pinion torque.
Standard value: 0.8 - 1.9 N.m (7.1 - 16.8 in-lb)
[Change in torque: 0.7 N.m (6.2 in-lb) or less]
Fig. 51: Measuring Pinion Gear Pinion Torque
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If the adjust screw is loosened more than 2
rotations, or if it is removed, replace the steering
gear assembly.
NOTE: When measuring, remove the bellows from the rack
housing. Measure the pinion torque through the whole
stroke of the rack.
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If the measured value is not within the standard range, first adjust the adjust
screw, and then check the total pinion torque again.
2. If the total pinion torque cannot be adjusted to within the standard range by
adjusting the adjust screw, replace the power steering gear.
Fig. 52: Locating Adjust Screw
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TIE ROD SWING RESISTANCE CHECK 1. Give 10 hard swings to the tie rod.
2. Measure the tie rod swing resistance with a spring scale.
Standard value: 5.3 - 17.3 N (1.2 - 3.8 lb) [1.5 - 4.9 N.m (13.2 - 43.4 in-lb)]
3. If the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the tie rod.
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4. If the measured value is below the standard value, the tie rod can be reused if it
swings smoothly without excessive play.
Fig. 53: Checking Tie Rod Swing Resistance
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TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK 1. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the tie rod end. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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Fig. 54: Disassembling Power Steering Gear Box & Linkage
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Required Special Tools:
MB991006: Preload Socket MD998812: Installer Cap MD998813: Installer 100 MD998822: Installer Adapter MD998368: Bearin
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