Steering Linkage Inspection

Steering. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200
Steering Gear Linkage. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  2. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD

Steering Linkage -- Inspection


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
  2. The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. Install the nut.

  1. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

  1. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and check the torque reading on the 5th turn.

    Torque:
    0.98 to 3.92 N*m (10.0 to 35.0 kgf*cm, 8.67 to 30.36 in.*lbf)


2. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD


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  1. Put matchmarks on the dust cover and steering link.

  1. Remove the dust cover.

  1. Temporarily install the 2 steering rack ends to the power steering rack.

    NOTICE:
    Do not fully turn the power steering rack without the steering rack ends as it may damage the oil seal in the rack housing.


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  1. Using SST, fully turn the power steering rack right and left 10 times to settle it.

    SST
    09616-00011


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  1. Using SST, turn the control valve and measure the preload.

    SST
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    Standard preload (turning):
    2.05 to 2.85 N*m (21.0 to 29.0 kgf*cm, 19 to 25 in.*lbf)
    If the turning torque is not as specified, replace the power steering link.
    NOTICE:
    After setting the steering rack to the neutral point, align the dust cover rib with the power steering protrusion.
    HINT:
    1. Measure the standard preload at the steering rack neutral point.
    2. The steering control valve is fully turned when turned 3.14 times. Half of the distance from the fully turned position is the neutral point.

  1. After inspecting the preload, align the matchmarks and install the dust cover.