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Secure the steering gear & linkage to the special mounting point. Fixing the
steering gear & linkage to another point could deform or damage the gear housing.
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Use special tool preload socket (MB991006) to rotate the pinion at a rate of one turn
per 4 to 6 seconds, and then measure the pinion total rotation torque.
Standard value:
Total rotation torque: 0.6 - 1.6 N·m
Torque
fluctuation: 0.4 N·m or less
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- During measurement, remove the bellows from the gear housing.
- Rotate the pinion by 180° in left and right directions from the neutral
position, and measure the pinion total rotation torque.
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2.If the measurement value is outside the standard value, replace the gear housing.
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1.Swing the tie-rod ten times strongly.
2.Measure the oscillating resistance (oscillating torque) using a spring scale as shown
in the figure with the tie-rod end facing downward.
Standard value: 5 - 18 N (1.5 - 4.9 N·m)
3.If the measurement is greater than the standard value, replace the tie-rod.
4.If the measurement value is below the standard value, check the ball joint for looseness
or scraping feeling. If the ball joint swings smoothly, it is judged to be usable.
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1.Using your fingers, press the dust cover to check for a crack or damage.
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2.If there are any cracks or damage in the dust cover, replace the tie-rod end (Refer
to  ).
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If the dust cover has a crack or damage, the ball joint could be damaged.
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