CHAS
INSTALLING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Install:
•
tie-rod
•
The tie-rod side which must be installed on
the
outside
has grooves
.
•
When installing the tie-rod, hold each tie-rod
ball joint with a 14-mm wrench and then
tighten the tie-rod end nut.
2. Adjust:
•
toe-in
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN” in
chapter 3.
T
R
.
.
35 Nm (3.5 m · kg, 25.3 ft · lb)
STEERING SYSTEM
1
1
2
8-40
TIP
CHECKING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Check:
•
tie-rod free play and movement
Free play
→
Replace the tie-rod end.
Turns roughly
→
Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
•
tie-rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Check:
•
steering knuckle
Damage/pitting
→
Replace.