Steering Gear Overview: Notes

Currently, there is no service work to be performed on the steering gear.

Fig 1: Steering Gear Assembly Overview

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1. Right Tie Rod End
   • Identified with "A", refer to TIE ROD .
   • Removing and installing, refer to TIE ROD END .
   • Checking, refer to Checking Play, Security and Tie Rod End Boots .
   • Installed position, refer to TIE ROD END .
2. Nut
   • 70 Nm
3. Clamp
4. Boot
   • Must not be twisted after the toe is adjusted.
   • Removing and installing, refer to BOOT .
5. Clamp
   • Always replace.
6. Tie Rod
   • 100 Nm
   • Removing and installing, refer to TIE ROD .
7. Long Bonded Rubber Bushing
   • Left, rear with centering.
   • Replacing, refer to STEERING GEAR BONDED RUBBER BUSHING .
8. Steering Gear
   • Removing and installing, refer to STEERING GEAR .
9. Long Bonded Rubber Bushing
   • Right rear.
   • Replacing, refer to STEERING GEAR BONDED RUBBER BUSHING .
10. Short Bonded Rubber Bushing
    • Left and right front.
    • Replacing, refer to STEERING GEAR BONDED RUBBER BUSHING .
11. Plate
12. Left Tie Rod End
    • Identified with a "B", refer to TIE ROD END .
    • Removing and installing, refer to TIE ROD END .
    • Checking, refer to Checking Play, Security and Tie Rod End Boots .
    • Installed position, refer to TIE ROD END .