Steering Gearbox: Inspection: Limit

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

CAUTION:

When making a measurement, secure the gearbox in a vise using ST.
When fixing the gearbox in a vise, apply a wooden piece on the flange portion.

Preparation Tool:

ST1: STAND (926200000)

ST2: BOSS D (34199AG000)

Rack Shaft Sliding Resistance

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Limit: 343 N (35.0 kgf, 77 lbf) or less

Left/right differential of sliding resistance: 20% or less

Rack Shaft Play In The Radial Direction

Right-Turn Steering
Limit

Both amplitudes: 0.4 mm (0.016 in) or less

Condition

Weighting point

L1: 10 mm (0.39 in) from rack shaft end

Rack shaft end P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb)

Measuring point

L2: 5 mm (0.2 in) from dust cover

NOTE: <Example of magnet stand and dial gauge installation>
The location where the magnet stand is installed varies to stabilize the magnet stand.
Left-Turn Steering
Limit

Both amplitudes: Direction ←→: 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less

Both amplitudes: Direction ←→: 0.4 mm (0.016 in) or less

Condition

L: 5 mm (0.2 in) from dust cover

Rack shaft end P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf)

NOTE: <Example of magnet stand and dial gauge installation>
The location where the magnet stand is installed varies to stabilize the magnet stand.

Input Shaft Play

In Radial Direction
Condition

L: 5 mm (0.2 in) from dust cover

Input shaft tip P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf)

Limit

Both amplitudes: 0.26 mm (0.0102 in) or less

NOTE: <Example of magnet stand and dial gauge installation>
The location where the magnet stand is installed varies to stabilize the magnet stand.
In Axial Direction
Limit

Without play

Rotational Resistance Of Gearbox

Using the ST, measure the gearbox turning resistance.

Preparation Tool:

ST: SPANNER (34099PA100)

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Service Limit:

Maximum allowable resistance: 21 N (2.14 kgf, 4.7 lbf) or less

Difference between right and left rotational resistance: 20% or less