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2) Connect tie-rod end to knuckle. Tighten tie-rod end nut (1) to spec ified torque.
3) Bend new split pin (2).
NOTE
After tightening tie-rod end nut to specified
torque, match next first slot of nut with hole
of tie-rod end for insertion of split pin
(rotation angle 60 ° max).
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
4) Inspect for proper toe re ferring to “Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
5) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5
lb-ft)
6) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Tie-Rod End InspectionS7RS0B6306004
• Inspect for play in ball joint.
• Inspect for play in rack end ball joint. In either case, if found defective, replace.
Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle InspectionS7RS0B6306005
Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and any other
damage and replace if any defect exists.
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation
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Removal
CAUTION!
Be sure to set front wheels (tires) in straight
direction and remove ignition key from key
cylinder before performing the following
steps; otherwise, contact coil of air bag
system may get damaged.
1) Remove front suspension frame with steering gear case assembly referrin g to “Front Suspension
Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/ or Bushings Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”.
2) Remove steering gear case mounting No.3 bolts (4), No.1 bolts (1), No.2 bolts (2) and gear case bracket,
then remove gear case (3) from front suspension
frame (5).
2 1,(a)
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Installation1) Mount steering gear case (1) to front suspension frame (2) and tighten gear case mounting No.1 bolts
(3), No.2 bolts (4) and No .3 bolts (5) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering gear case mounting No.1 bolt (a): 55
N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Steering gear case mounting No.2 bolt (b): 55
N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Steering gear case mounting No.3 bolt (c): 40
N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 29.0 lb-ft)
2) Install earth cable (6) as shown in figure. Tightening torque
Earth cable bolt (d): 4.5 N·m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.5 lb-
ft)
3) Install grommet (1) whose projection (2) orients vehicle forward.
4) Install front suspension frame with steering gear case assembly referring to “Front Suspension
Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”.Steering Rack Boot InspectionS7RS0B6306007
Hoist vehicle.
Inspect each boot for tear. A torn boot allows entry of
dust and water which can cause wear to steering rack
and pinion to produce noise as well as rust to result in
malfunction of steering system.
Even if boot tear is small, replace with new one.
Also, check each boot for dent. If there is a dent, keep
boot in most compressed st ate for some seconds to
correct dent.
Boots should be visually inspected for any damage, dent
and tear during every periodical inspection at specified
intervals and whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other
purpose.
Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and InstallationS7RS0B6306008
Removal
1) Remove steering gear case assembly referring to
“Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation”.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod
thread.
3) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
4) Remove boot band (2) and clip (1).
5) Remove boot from tie-rod.
F: Vehicle forward
1 2
3, (a) 4, (b)
6, (d)
5, (c)
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F
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