(2) Replacing the ball joint
① Securely x the ball joint with its connector
held in a vise.
② Loosen the lock nut of the ball joint, then
remove the ball joint.
③ Apply LOCTITE#271 to the threaded areas
of the connector and lock nut. Then install
the ball joint.
(3) Replacing the boot
① Hold the connector section in a vise.
Fig. 6B.13
BOOT
BALL JOINT
Hold this section by vise
Fig. 6B.14
BOOT
BALL JOINT
LOCK NUT
Fig. 6B.16
BOOT
BALL JOINT
CONNECTOR
Hold this section.
Fig. 6B.15
Apply LOCTITE#271
BALL JOINT
CONNECTOR
LOCK NUT
61 ± 2 mm
[2.4 ± 0.078 in.]
6B. STEERING SYSTEM (EPS type)