Power Steering Gear: Inspection

INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Secure the tie rod end sub-assembly LH in a vise.
  NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
2. Install the nut to the stud bolt.
3. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.
  
  Fig 1: Securing Tie Rod Assembly LH In Vise
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4. Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.
  Standard turning torque:
  
  0.98 to 3.92 N*m (10.0 to 39.9 kgf*cm, 8.67 to 34.7 in.*lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  If turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly LH with a new one.
INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
1. Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload.
  SST 09616-00011
  
  Standard preload:
  
  0.5 to 1.1 N*m (5.1 to 11.2 kgf*cm, 4.4 to 9.7 in.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Inspect around the steering rack center position.
  
  HINT:
  
  If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Total Preload With (SST)
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