Steering Gear And Linkage: Inspection

BOOT 

Check boot for cracks. Replace if any damage is found.

STEERING GEAR HOUSING 

Check steering gear housing for dents, cracks, leaks, or damage. Replace power steering gear assembly if necessary.

OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET 

1. Ball joint swinging torque
   • Hook Tool at measuring point and pull Tool. Make sure that Tool reads specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket or inner socket if measured values are outside specifications.

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     Measuring point of outer socket (1)	: Ball stud upper side (A)
     Measuring point of inner socket (2)	: Point (B) as shown

     Tool number

     : - (J-44372)

     Swinging torque

     : Refer to Steering Gear .

2. Ball joint rotating torque
   • Make sure that reading is within the following specified range using suitable tool (A). Replace outer socket if reading is outside specifications.

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     Rotating torque

     : Refer to Steering Gear .

3. Ball joint axial end play
   • Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg, 111 lb) to ball stud. Measure the amount of stud movement using suitable tool and make sure that value is within specification. Replace outer socket (1) or inner socket (2) if measured value is outside specification.

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     Axial end play

     : Refer to Steering Gear .