Cases
Check the condition of the cover. Replace if worn or deformed.
Rail
Check the working surface of the rail. Replace if worn or damaged.
Steering gear assembly
Check the gear for wear and damage. If necessary, replace the steering gear assembly.
Check the uniformity and freedom of rotation of the bearing. If necessary, replace the steering gear assembly.
Steering gear housing, assy
Check the housing for cracks and internal damage. Replace if necessary.
Ball joints
Swing force
Fix the dynamometer at the point shown in the figure and pull the dynamometer. Check the force at which the pivot pin and inner tip begin to move. If the measurement results are abnormal, replace the outer and inner tips.
External tips
- Rocking force: 0.30-2.94 Nm (0.03-0.30 kg m)
- Dynamometer force: 4.81 -47.3 N (0.49-4.83 kg)
Internal tips
- Distance L: 119 mm
- Rocking force: 1.0-7.8 Nm (0.1 -0.8 kg m)
- Dynamometer force: 8.05-63.7 N (0.82-6.50 kg) (in the direction of the arrow)
Turning moment
Using a preload gauge (special tool) measure the turning moment of the outer tip. Replace if abnormal.
- Turning torque of the outer tip: 0.30-2.94 Nm (0.03-0.30 kg m)
Axial play
Use an indicator to measure the axial play of the tip under a load of 490 N (50 kg). If play is found, replace inner and outer tips.
- Outside tips: less than 0.4mm
- Internal tips: 0 mm