POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
PS-23
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18. Set dial gauge as shown in the figure. Measure vertical move-
ment of rack assembly when pinion is turned clockwise with
torque of 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb). Readjust adjusting screw
angle if the measured value is outside the standard. Replace
steering gear assembly if the measured value is still outside the
standard or adjusting screw rotating torque is 5 N·m (0.51 kg-m,
44 in-lb) or less.
19. Install large end of boot to gear housing assembly.
20. Install small end of boot to inner socket boot mounting groove.
21. Install boot clamps to boots, as shown in the figure.
SGIA1147E
Measuring pointRack axial direction 5 mm (0.20 in) from housing end surface
Rack radial direction Axial direction of the adjusting screw
Vertical movement 0.265 mm (0.0104 in)
SGIA1325E
AST139
PS-24
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
22. Crimp the large-diameter boot clamp using suitable tool.
23. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly.
24. Adjust inner socket to standard length “L”, and then tighten lock
nut to the specified torque. Refer toPS-16, "
COMPONENT".
Check length of inner socket “L” again after tightening lock nut.
Make sure that the length is the standard.
CAUTION:
Adjust toe-in after this procedure. Length achieved after
toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value.
RAC1133D
Inner socket length “L” : 79 mm (3.11 in)
SGIA0167E
