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STEERING
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INSPECTION:
1. Remove rubber seal from the steering rack and
pinion assembly and inspect the condition of rub-
ber seal i.e. for any cut or damage. Replace
rubber seal if found damaged.
2. Inspect steering rack for any external damage.
Replace damaged or worn out parts.
3. Check condition of tie rod ball joint. If found
cracked or excessive play, replace ball joint.
4. Replace tie rod ball joint nyloc nut.
5. Check free rotating torque of pinion shaft. If found
jammed, replace steering rack assembly.
Inspect rubber bellows for any rupture
Installation of steering rack and pinion assembly
on vehicle:
1. Fit rubber seal on steering rack assembly.
NOTE:
Please ensure the correct fitment of rubber seal on
steering rack assembly
2. Insert steering rack and pinion tie rod ends through
either side of steering knuckle.
3. Insert steering rack and pinion tie rod ends through
either side of steering knuckle.
Tightening torque = 4.9 Kg-m
4. Tighten both tie rod ball joint nyloc nut to speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque = 5 - 6 Kg-m
5. Tighten upper universal joint bolt to specified
torque.
Tightening torque = 2.3 Kg-m
6. Tighten lower universal joint bolt to specified
torque. (Thus securing steering column with rack).
Tightening torque = 2.3 Kg-m
7. Mount spare wheel and tighten the knob.
8. Check for toe settings and do wheel alignment if
required. Refer wheel alignment procedure).
9. Refit both front wheels.
NOTE:
After replacement of Column / ECU / Intermediate /
Rack & pinion: Read DTC using diagnostic tool.
(Refer diagnostic tool user manual for trouble
shooting).