16. STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
16-6
Steering Tie-Rod
Removal
Remove the cotter pin and the tie-rod nut from the
steering shaft side.
Remove the cotter pin and the tie-rod nut from the
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 the tie-rod nuts, and tighten the nuts.
Torque value: 5.0kgf-m
After tightening the tie-rod nut, install the cotter
pin.
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Ball
Tie-rod nuts
Cotter pin
Cotter
Tie-rod
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