STEERING 41 STEERING Follow the same procedure for other end also. 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. 7.3.3.4 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.
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