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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-25
AC304921AC
57 ± 7 N·m15 ± 3 N·m
70 ± 10 N·m
3
52 4
1
6
7
Removal steps
1. Crossmember (Refer to GROUP 32,
Crossmember P.32-8).
>>A<<2. Joint cover grommet
3. Return hose connection
4. Return tube5. Pressure hose connection
6. Clamp
7. Steering gear and linkageRemoval steps (Continued)
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-26
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< JOINT COVER GROMMET
INSTALLATION
Align the joint cover grommet notch (arrow A) with
the steering gear lug (arrow B), and then install the
steering joint cover to the steering gear.
INSPECTIONM1372011000237
STEERING GEAR TOTAL PINION
TORQUE CHECK
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.
Using special tool preload socket (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: 0.7 − 1.6 N⋅m
1300, 1600(Comfort): 0.8 − 2.1
1600(Sport), 2000: 0.7 − 2.1
[Change in torque: 0.6 N⋅m or less]NOTE: When measuring, remove the bellows from
the rack housing. Measure the pinion torque through
the whole stroke of the rack.
If the measured value is not within the standard
range, first adjust the rack support cover, and then
check the total pinion torque again.
If the total pinion torque cannot be adjusted to within
the standard range by adjusting the rack support
cover, check the rack support cover, rack support
spring, rack support and replace any parts if
necessary.
TIE ROD SWING RESISTANCE CHECK
1. Give 10 hard swings to the tie rod.
2. Measure the tie rod swing resistance [tie rod
swing torque] with a spring balance.
Standard value: 8 − 27 N [1.5 − 4.9 N⋅m]
3. If the measured value exceeds the standard
value, replace the tie rod.
4. If the measured value is below the standard value,
the tie rod can be re-used if it swings smoothly
without excessive play.
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 (Refer to P.37-27).
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may
damage the ball joint. If it is damaged during
service work, replace the dust cover (Refer to
P.37-36).
AC304922AB
A
B Joint cover
grommet
Steering gear
AC000996 AC
MB991006
AC000997
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-29
LUBRICATION AND SEALING POINTS
AC200119AC
Grease: Silicone greaseFluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON II
Grease: Repair kit grease
Fluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON II
Sealant:
3M ATD Part No. 8661, 8663
or equivalent Grease:
Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.2
or equivalent
Fluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON IIFluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON II
Fluid:
ATF DXRON III or
DEXRON IIGrease: Repair kit grease
Fluid:
ATF DXRON III or DEXRON II
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-31
<> CIRCLIP REMOVAL
CAUTION
If the rack stopper is first turned anticlockwise,
the circlip will get caught in the slot in the
housing and the rack stopper will not turn.
1. Turn the rack stopper clockwise until the end of
the circlip comes out of the slot in the rack
housing.
2. Turn the rack stopper anticlockwise to remove the
circlip.
<> RACK STOPPER/RACK
BUSHING/OIL SEAL/O-RING/RACK
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Pull out the rack slowly. Take out the rack stopper
and the rack bushing at the same time.
CAUTION
Do not damage the oil seal press fitting surface.2. Partially bend the oil seal and remove it from the
rack bushing.
<> LOWER BEARING REMOVAL
Use a brass bar or special tool brass bar
(MB990939) to remove the lower bearing from the
valve housing.
<> NEEDLE BEARING REMOVAL
CAUTION
Do not open special tool excessively to prevent
damaging housing interior.
Use special tool needle bearing puller (MB991120) to
remove the needle bearing from the valve housing.
<> OIL SEAL REMOVAL
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the inner surface of the
rack cylinder of the gear housing.
Use a piece of pipe or similar tool to remove the oil
seal from the gear housing.
ACX01146
AB
Circlip Rack stopper
ACX01147AB
ACX01148AB
Rack bushing
ACX01149
MB990939
Lower bearing
AC
Valve housing
ACX01150AB
Valve housingMB991120Needle
bearing
AC100259
Oil seal Pipe or similar tool Gear housing
AB
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POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
POWER STEERING37-32
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coating of ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON II
to the both sides of the oil seal.
2. Using the following special tools, press the oil seal
into the rack housing.
•MB991197: Bar (long type)
•MB991199: Oil Seal Installer
•MB991202: Oil Seal and Bearing Installer
>>B<< NEEDLE BEARING/LOWER
BEARING INSTALLATION
1. Apply ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON II to housing
and bearing press fitting surface.
CAUTION
Press-fit straight. The valve housing is
aluminium, and may become deformed if
press-fit on an angle.
2. Press fit needle bearing/lower bearing with the
following special tools.
•MB990938: Bar (snap-in type)
•MB991202: Oil Seal and Bearing Installer
>>C<< RACK ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Do not close the vent hole in the rack with
grease.
1. Apply a coating of repair kit grease to the rack
teeth face.
2. Cover rack serrations with the following special
tool.
•MB991212: Oil Seal Protector
•MB991213: Oil Seal Protector
3. Apply ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON II to special
tool, and to the outer surface of the seal ring and
the O-ring.
4. Align the centre of the oil seal with the rack to
prevent the retainer spring from slipping. Slowly
insert the rack from power cylinder side.
AC100260AD
MB991197
Oil seal MB991202
MB991199
Gear housing
ACX01153
Needle bearing
MB990938
MB991202MB991202
Lower
bearing
AE MB990938
ACX01154
AB
Seal ring and O-ringVent hole
ACX01155
MB991212
MB991213
AG
Oil seal