6. STEERING SYSTEM
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Fig. 6.35
Fig. 6.36
Fig. 6.37
Fig. 6.38
(2) Reassembling the steering gearbox
①
Holding the gearbox by a vise, install the ball
screw with its gear facing the sector shaft.
Note: Be sure to apply grease to the oil seal lips and
bearing.
②
Install the O-ring in the rear cover, then install
the rear cover to gearbox.
Tightening torque: 16.7 to 27.5 N-m
{1.7 to 2.8 kgf-m}
[12.3 to 20.3 lbf-ft]
③
Install the adjustment screw in the T-shaped
groove of the sector shaft with shim placed
between so as to limit the clearance below
0.05 mm [0.00197 in.]. Place shim with larger
chamfer on the periphery facing the threaded
part.
④
Apply grease to the bearing of the side cover;
put the adjustment screw in the side cover
opening; then install them.