Ch. 16 STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
16-6
Steering Tie-Rod
Remove
Remove cotter pin and tie-rod nut from steering
shaft side.
Remove cotter pin and tie-rod nut from wheel
side.
Inspection
Inspect the tie-rod for damage or bending.
Inspect the ball joint rubbers for damage, wear or
deterioration.
Turn the ball joints with fingers. The ball joints
should turn smoothly and quietly.
Installation
Install the ball joint with “adjustment groove” on
the wheel side.
Install tie-rod nuts, and tighten the nuts.
Torque: 4.0 kg-m
After tightened the tie-rod nut, install the cotter
pin.
Adjust Nut
Tie-rod nuts
Cotter pin