Steering Gearbox: Inspection: Limit

Make a measurements as follows. If it exceeds the specified service limits, adjust or replace.

NOTE: When making a measurement, vise the gearbox using ST. Never vise the gearbox by inserting aluminum plates etc. between vise and gearbox.

ST1 926200000 STAND

ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D

Rack shaft sliding resistance:

Limit

343 N (35 kgf, 77 lb) or less

Fig 1: Checking Rack Shaft Sliding Resistance

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Fig 2: Checking Rack Shaft Sliding Resistance

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