1. Remove the steering gear and linkage..
2. Remove the tie-rod end and boot..
3. Measure the rotation torque of the pinion shaft using a crescent wrench and pull scale. (speed measurement reference 5 В°/s
)

a. Install the crescent wrench to the steering gear.
b. Measure the length from the pinion shaft center to the crescent wrench end (application point of pull scale) as shown in the figure. This is dimension A.

c. The rotation torque of the pinion shaft can be calculated using the following formula Measured value using pull scale (N {kgf, lbf}) = rotation torque of the pinion shaft (NВ·m {kgfВ·cm, inВ·lbf})/length A (m {cm, in})
1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf}/A (m {cm, in})]
If not within the specification, replace the steering gear..
Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/InstallationPre Tensioner Seat Belt [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The pre-tensioner seat belt retracts and tightens the seat belt webbing to
protect the front passengers during a collision.
Function
The pre-tensioner seat belts operate (deploy) based on the operation signal
from the SAS control module to instantly retract and tigh ...
Front Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
A bell joint has been adopted for the wheel-side constant velocity joint,
reducing vibration and noise.
A tripod joint have been adopted for the differential side constant velocity
joint to reduce booming noise during high-speed driving and vibration when idlin ...
Theft Deterrent Horn Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk end trim.
b. Rear scuff plate (RH).
c. Trunk side trim (RH).
d. Theft-deterrent horn.
3. Apply battery positive voltage to horn terminal A, and connect the horn retaining
bolt to ground as shown in the f ...