POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE — Adjustment (Cont'd) and Inspection
ST-26prose procedurePOWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE (Model PR24SC and PR26SC)
Adjustment (Cont'd)
IMPORTANT
If pinion rotating torque is not within specification, readjust it.
After the readjustment, if pinion rotating torque is still out of specification, steering gear is damaged.
Inspection
IMPORTANT
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or automatic transmission fluid "DEXRON™ Type", and blow dry with compressed air, if available.
BOOT
Check condition of boot. If cracked excessively, replace it.
RACK
Thoroughly examine rack gear. If damaged, cracked or worn, replace it.
PINION ASSEMBLY
Thoroughly examine pinion gear. If pinion gear is damaged, cracked or worn, replace it.
Inspect bearings to see that they roll freely and are free from cracked, pitted, or worn balls, rollers and races. Replace if necessary.
TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKET
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tie-rod outer ball joint — Swinging force | 9.12 - 91.30N (0.93 - 9.31 kg, 2.05 - 20.53 lb) |
| Tie-rod inner ball joint — Swinging force | 8.14 - 122.6N (0.83 - 12.5 kg, 1.83 - 27.6 lb) |
| Tie-rod outer ball joint — Rotating | ≈2.8 - 29N·m |
| Tie-rod inner ball joint — Rotatingor less | —N·m |
Tie-rod outer ball joint — Swinging force
9.12 - 91.30N (0.93 - 9.31 kg, 2.05 - 20.53 lb)
Tie-rod inner ball joint — Swinging force
8.14 - 122.6N (0.83 - 12.5 kg, 1.83 - 27.6 lb)
Tie-rod outer ball joint — Rotating
2.8 - 29N·m
Tie-rod inner ball joint — Rotatingor less
—N·m