Steering Gear Inspection

Steering. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141
Steering Gear Linkage. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

  3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

Steering Gear -- Inspection



1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

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

    NOTICE:
    Do not overtighten the vise.

  1. Install the nut to 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 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.

    Standard turning torque:
    0.3 to 2.0 N*m (3 to 20 kgf*cm, 3 to 17 in.*lbf)
    HINT:
    If the 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


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

    SST
    09616-00011
    Standard Preload
    for 2AZ-FE
    		0.7 to 1.1 N*m (8 to 11 kgf*cm, 7 to 9 in.*lbf)
    for 2ZR-FE
    		0.5 to 0.9 N*m (6 to 9 kgf*cm, 5 to 7 in.*lbf)
    NOTICE:
    Inspect the total preload 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.