Repair Procedure

How to use this manual .

Fig 1: Steering Gearbox Components With Torque Specifications

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-
   NOTE:

   The tie-rod end ball joint boot can be removed without removing the steering gearbox.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Front Wheel

   Disconnect: 

   • Tie-Rod End Ball Joint

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTE:

   Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.

   Removal 

   NOTE:

   When replacing the tie-rod end ball joint boot, remove the tie-rod end.

   Figure 1 

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   Installation 

   1. Pack the lower area of the ball pin, the interior of the ball joint boot, and the lip with fresh multipurpose grease.

   Lubricant Specifications (Figure 1) 

   Position	Type
   a	Service Set Grease

   2. Keep grease off the boot mounting area (b) and the tapered section of the ball pin (c). (Figure 1)

   Figure 2 

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   3. Press the boot until the bottom seats on the ball joint housing. (Figure 2)

   Specifications (Figure 2) 

   Specification
   d	No Clearance

   After Installation 

   1. If grease contaminates to the tapered section of the ball pin and the screw section, wipe off the grease completely.

   2. Wheel Alignment Check

   3. VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization or VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update

2. B.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTE:

   Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.

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   Installation 

   1. Apply the following grease to the contact surface of the boot.

   Lubricant Specifications 

   Position	Type
   a	Multipurpose Grease

   2. Fit the boot end in the installation grooves in the housing properly.

   After Installation 

   • Wipe the grease off the threaded section of the rack end.
3. C.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Installation 

   NOTE:

   The standard value of the ear clamping width differs depending on the boot identification mark (a). (Figure 1)

   Figure 2 

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   Tool Details (Figure 2) 

   Name
   b	Pincers 1098 (Oetiker) (Commercially Available) or Equivalent Tool

   Specifications (Figure 2) 

   Position	Mark	Standard Value
   c	T5A or 3W0	3.6 mm (0.142 in) max.
   	T5G	1.4 mm (0.055 in) max.

   After Installation 

   • Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted.
4. D.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTE:

   • Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.
   • Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a C-clamp.
   • Be careful not to damage the mounting surface with a C-clamp.
   • Be careful not to damage the rack surface.

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   Removal/Installation 

   • Refer to the figure.
     NOTE:

     Hold the right side steering rack flat surfaces with a wrench when unscrewing left side rack end.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	C-clamp(Commercially Available) or Equivalent Tool

5. E.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Lubricant Specifications 

   Position	Type
   a	Steering Grease
   b	Molykote G-1076 Grease or Noxlub TLC 1010