Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
BOOT
Check boot for cracks. Replace if any damage is found.
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY HOUSING
Check steering gear assembly housing for damage and scratches. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET
Ball joint swinging torque
Hook a spring balance to the ball stud and inner socket measuring point (*) and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket and inner socket if they are outside the specification.
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Swinging torque : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".
Ball joint rotating torque
Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using Tool. Replace outer socket if the reading is outside the specification.
Tool number (A) : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Rotating torque : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle.
Steering wheel play: Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Unit disassembly and assembly
Moonroof unit assembly
Exploded view
Drain assembly
Glass lid
Weatherstrip
Moonroof rail assembly
Drain hose front (RH)
Moonroof motor assembly
Drain hose front (LH)
Side bracket (LH)
Drain hose rear (LH)
Sunshade stopper (LH)
Sunshade
Sunshade stopper (RH)
Drain hos ...
Rear window glass
Exploded View
Rear window glass
Spacer
Rubber dam
Body side outer
Headlining
Roof panel
Trunk lid
Adhesive
12 mm (0.5 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Partially remove the rear of the headlining (rear edge). R ...
Wheel alignment
Inspection
DESCRIPTION
Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are
full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY
Check the following:
Tires for impro ...