Steering Gear (For Sedan) Inspection

Steering. Yaris. Ncp93, 131
Steering Gear Linkage. Yaris. Ncp93, 131

  1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

  3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

Steering Gear (For Sedan) -- Inspection



1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    Yaris. Ncp93, 131

  1. Secure the tie rod end sub-assembly LH in a vise.

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.

  1. Install the nut onto the stud bolt.

  1. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.

  1. Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

    Standard turning torque:
    0.29 to 1.96 N*m (2.96 to 20.0 kgf*cm, 2.57 to 17.3 in.*lbf)
    HINT:
    If turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly LH with a new one.


2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.


3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD


    Yaris. Ncp93, 131.Steering Gear Linkage.Steering Gear (For Sedan).Steering Gear (For Sedan) Inspection

  1. Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload.

    SST
    09616-00011
    Standard preload:
    0.6 to 1.2 N*m (6.1 to 12.2 kgf*cm, 5.3 to 10.6 in.*lbf)
    NOTICE:
    Inspect around the steering rack center position.
    HINT:
    If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.