Toyota 22R-E - Inspect Steering Gear Housing; Inspect Drive Shaft Boots (4 WD); Inspect Ball Joints and Dust Covers

(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
• Tie rod ends and relay rod ends do not have
excessive play.
• Dust seals are not damaged.
20. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING
Check the steering gear housing for oil leaks.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
22. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(See SA section)
(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
21. (4WD)
INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness,
grease leakage or damage.
–MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
MA–15