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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE POWER STEERING 37-10 TIE ROD END BALL JOINT TURNING M1372001500402 CAUTION • Do not remove the tie rod end nut from the ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool to • Hang special tool with cord to prevent it from falling. 1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897) as shown in the figure. 2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by 3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end. 4. Move the ball joint stud several times and install the nut on the stud. Using special tool preload Standard value: 3.9 N ⋅m or less 5. If the turning torque exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end. (Refer to 6. If the turning torque is under the standard value, check the ball joint for axial play or ratcheting. If CAUTION Always use a new ball joint nut as it is a new self-locking nut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 25 ± 5 N⋅m STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK M1372001700451 1. With the vehicle stopped on a flat and paved surface, turn the steering wheel to the straight 2. Start the engine and set the engine idle speed. Standard value: 1000 ± 100 r/min 3. Attach a spring balance to the outer circumference of the steering wheel and measure Standard value: Steering effort: 25 N or less 4. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, check and adjust the related parts. AC208247AD Cord Bolt MB991897 Nut Ball joint AC106821 Knob Parallel Bolt Good Bad AB ACX01129 AB MB990326 ACX01122 AB |