Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
Install steering column.
Steering Column Installation
For the installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. Pay attention to the following.
Apply XP-S synthetic grease (P/N 529 550 010) on
steering column O-rings and on bushings.
Install a
NEW
steering column nut.
Install
NEW
cotter pins (steering column and tie
rods). Both ends of cotter pins must be folded.
TIE-ROD
Tie-Rod Removal
Place vehicle on a level surface.
Apply parking brake.
Loosen wheel lug nuts.
Lift the front of vehicle.
Remove wheel.
From steering column and knuckle, remove:
– Cotter pins (discard)
– Tie-rod end nuts
– Hardened washers.
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FROM KNUCKLE
1. Cotter pin
2. Tie-rod end nut
3. Hardened washer
4. Knuckle
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FROM STEERING COLUMN
1. Steering column lever
2. Cotter pin
3. Tie-rod nut
4. Hardened washers
Remove tie-rod from vehicle.
Tie-Rod Inspection
Inspect tie-rod ends for wear or looseness, if ex-
cessive, replace.
Tie-Rod Installation
For the installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. However, pay attention to the following.
Adjust the tie-rod length to 354 mm (13-15/16 in).
Check the both unengaged threaded portion of tie-
rod.
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A. Preliminary adjustment
B. Unengaged threads
TIE-ROD
Preliminary length
adjustment — dimension
“A”
354 mm (13–15/16 in)
Maximum unengaged
threads — dimension
“B” *
17.5 ± 5 mm
(11/16 ± 3/16 in)
* Dimension “B” to be approximately equal upon
assembly.
Tighten tie-rod lock nuts.
Install
NEW
cotter pins. Both ends of cotter pins
must be folded.
Perform steering alignment. Refer to
ADJUST-
MENT
at the beginning of this section.
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