Inspect Tie-Rod
CAUTION:
- If the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness is pulled by mistake when performing this procedure, it could cause an open circuit. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
- If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged. After disconnecting the steering shaft, secure the steering wheel using tape or cable to prevent it from rotating.
- Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.
NOTE:
- Perform the procedure with the tie-rod removed from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY ).
- Verify that there is no damage to or twisting of the tie-rod.
- If there is a malfunction, replace the tie rod. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY ).
- Inspect the tie-rod for excessive play.
- If there is a malfunction, replace the tie rod. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY ).
- Swing the ball joint of the tie rod 10 times.
- Measure the tie rod swing torque using a pull scale.COMPONENT OPERATIONS
Component No. Refer to 1 Tie rod 2 Pull scale 3 84.4 mm {3.32 in} 4 100 mm {3.94 in} Tie rod swing torque
2 N-m {22 kgf-cm, 19 in-lbf} [Pull scale reading: 2.2-21.7 N {0.23-2.21 kgf, 0.50-4.87 lbf}]
- If not within the standard, replace the tie rod. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY ).