INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise. |
|
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.
(d) Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.
Standard turning torque:
0.49 to 3.43 N*m (5.0 to 35.0 kgf*cm, 4.3 to 30.3 in.*lbf)
HINT:
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly LH.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise. SST: 09612-00012 Text in Illustration
HINT: Tape SST before use. |
|
(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload. SST: 09616-00020 Standard preload: 0.7 to 1.0 N*m (7.0 to 10.7 kgf*cm, 5.8 to 9.2 in.*lbf) NOTICE: Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position. HINT: If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one. |
|
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the door
side airbag sensor.
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a) Perform a diag ...
Selecting trailer ball
Use the correct trailer ball for your application.
1. Trailer ball load rating
Matches or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer.
2. Ball diameter
Matches the size of the trailer coupler. Most couplers are stamped with the required
trai ...
Portable Player cannot be Registered
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Some versions of "Bluetooth" compatible audio players may not function properly,
or the functions may be limited using the navigation receiver assembly, even if
the portable audio player itself can play files (See ...