Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection

STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

(a) Temporarily install the left and right steering rack ends to prevent steering rack overstroke.

(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect preload.





SST : 09616-00011

Preload (turning):

1.0 to 2.0 N*m (10 to 20 kgf*cm, 9 to 18 in.*lbf)

HINT
If the preload is not as specified, replace the power steering gear assembly.