Steering System (Power Steering): Inspection: Gearbox
- With the vehicle placed on a level surface, turn the steering wheel 90° in both the left and right directions.
While the wheel is being rotated, reach under the vehicle and check for looseness in gearbox.
Tightening torque: 60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.1 ft-lb)
- Check the boot for damage, cracks or deterioration.
- With the vehicle placed on a level surface, quickly turn the steering wheel to the left and right. While steering wheel is being rotated, check the gear backlash. If any noise is noticed, adjust the gear backlash.
- Apply liquid gasket to at least 1/3 of entire perimeter of adjusting screw thread.
- Tighten the adjusting screw to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) and then loosen.
- Tighten the adjusting screw to 3.9 N.m (0.40 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb) and then loosen 20°.
- Install the lock nut. While holding the adjusting screw with wrench, tighten the lock nut using ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (lock nut): 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Hold the adjusting screw with wrench to prevent it from turning while tightening the lock nut.