INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise. |
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(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. |
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(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. |
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TC and CG Terminal Circuit
DESCRIPTION
DTC output mode is set by connecting terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
DTCs are displayed by blinking of the SRS warning light.
HINT:
When each warning light stays blinking, a ground short in the wiring
of terminal TC of the DLC3 or ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
(a) Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
(b) Remove the bolt and engine oil level dipstick guide.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the engine ...
Tire Pressure Warning Light Circuit
DESCRIPTION
If the tire pressure warning ECU detects a malfunction, the tire pressure warning
light blinks for 1 minute then stays on and tire pressure monitor is canceled at
the same time. At this time, the ECU records a DTC in the memory.
Connecting te ...