1. Outer tip; 2. Bulkhead seal; 3. Sealing ring; 4. Clamp; 5. Case; 6. Collar; 7. Locknut; 8. Steering gear assembly; 9. Heat shield
Location of components (model R24T)
Disassembly
1. Disengage bulkhead seal lug and remove from steering gear.
2. Loosen the outer tie rod end lock nut and remove it from the steering gear.
3. Remove the collar and clip (cut off) and remove the boot and O-ring.
Caution: Be careful not to damage the inner tip and steering gear housing assembly when removing the boot.
Check after disassembly
Rail
Check for wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
Bulkhead seal
If the lip breaks off or the seal is torn, replace it.
Tie Rod End Ball Joint
1. Rocking moment.
Hook the dynamometer as shown in the figure and pull it. Check that the reading at the start of movement of the ball joint tip and the inner tie rod end is within the normal range. If the reading is out of specification, replace the outer tip and steering assembly.
| Component | Outer tip | inner tip |
| Location of the dynamometer | ball joint tip | Place of engagement |
| Rocking moment, Nm (kg-m) | 0,3-2,9 (0,03-0,29) | 0,5-5,0 (0,05-0,51) |
| Dynamometer measurement, N (kg) | 5-54 (0,51-5,51) | 4-43 (0,41-4,4) |
2. Axial play of ball joints.
Apply a load of 490 N (50 kg) to the tip of the ball joint in the axial direction. Using the indicator, measure the amount of movement that the tip makes. Verify that the reading is within the range indicated below. If the value is out of specification, replace the outer tip and steering assembly.
| Outer tip | No backlash |
| inner tip | No backlash |
3. Using a preload gauge (special tool) measure the turning moment of the worm. If the moment differs from norm, replace the steering mechanism.
Worm turning moment
Near Neutral (within±100°): Average «A»: 0.7-1.2 Nm (0.07-0.12 kg m)
Other than above: Max value 1.6 Nm (0.16 kg m)
Assembly
Assembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly, taking into account the following:
Apply multipurpose grease to the sliding section of the rack.
Fasten the cover securely and the sealing ring with a clip. Caulk the clip and cut off the excess.
Insert the lug of the bulkhead seal into the steering gear.
Install the locknut and place the outer end onto the inner end and tighten the locknut until the tie rod length is within specification (length before toe adjustment).
tie rod length, «L»: 57.8 mm
Note: After this procedure, perform toe adjustment. The length obtained after adjusting the toe does not have to be equal to the value given here.