1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times.
4. Install two nuts to the ball joint and measure the tie-rod end rotational torque using a torque wrench.

If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
0.5—2.1 N·m {5.1—21 kgf·cm, 4.5—18 in·lbf}
Steering Shaft Inspection
Tie Rod End ReplacementRear Oil Seal Replacement
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove the flywheel (MTX) or the drive plate (ATX)..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Rear oil seal
(See Rear Oil Seal Removal Note.)
(See Rear Oil Seal Installation Not ...
Interior Equipment (View A)
1 Door-lock knob
2 TCS OFF switch
3 Tire pressure monitoring system set switch
4 Turn and lane-change signal
5 Lighting control
6 Instrument cluster
7 Dashboard illumination knob
8 Wiper and washer lever
9 Push button start
10 AFS OFF switch
11 BSM OFF switch
12 Outside mirror ...
Rear Fender Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Avoid cutting with a blowtorch or similar tools as the insulator (shaded
area) is flammable.
1. Rough cut the 3 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 90 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
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