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INSPECTION:
The inner ball joint assembly must be replaced if
either of following conditions is detected:
Any binding in articulation of ball rod
(Tie rod)
.
Any axial play between the ball and cup of the
inner joint assembly, more than 0.1mm, when
checked by slightly pulling/ pushing by hand.
Assembly:
NOTE:
Before starting to assemble the IBJ keep the
steering gear at centre position.
1. Hold the rack assembly using suitable tool.
2. Take the IBJ assembly and screw one or two
threads by hand.
3. Tighten the IBJ assembly to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
For torque value refer tightening torque table.
Follow the same procedure for other end.
iv. FEED PIPE :
A. Long Feed Pipe :
Dismantling:
1. Unscrew the flare nut of long feed pipe at
housing and rack end and remove long feed
pipe.
INSPECTION:
Check for any damage or bend on the long
feed pipe.
Assembly:
Properly orient the long feed pipe, enter the
nuts at both ends in the respective ports of
rack tube and housing and tighten the nuts
evenly to the specified torque.
NOTE:
For torque value refer tightening torque table.