Power Steering Link: Inspection

INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK
1. Insert a wire into the vent hole of the steering rack by 30 mm (1.18 in.), and ensure that the vent hole is not clogged with grease.
  HINT:
  
  If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change after it is assembled and the steering wheel is turned.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Vent Hole Of Steering Rack
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INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the figure, before installing the nut.
2. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
  Torque: Turning
  
  0.29 to 1.96 N*m (2.9 to 20.0 kgf*cm, 2.57 to 17.35 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Checking Tie Rod End Sub-Assembly LH
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INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Inspect the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.