Steering gear and linkage
Exploded View
Outer socket
Boot clamp (small diameter)
Boot
Boot clamp (large diameter)
Inner socket
Gear housing assembly
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
Loosen outer socket lock nut, and remove outer socket.
CAUTION:
When loosening lock nut, be sure to fix outer socket with a wrench or an equivalent.
Remove boot clamps, and then remove boot from inner socket.
CAUTION:
Do not damage inner socket part and gear housing part of steering gear assembly when removing boot. steering gear assembly must be replaced if steering gear assembly are damaged because it may cause foreign material interfusion.
Do not reuse boot clamps.
Remove inner socket.
ASSEMBLY
Apply recommended grease to inner socket (A) of gear housing assembly, and install boot to gear housing assembly.
Use Genuine Lithium Soap, Autorex A (manufactured by Kyodo yushi) or equivalent.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot.
Grease application position (Reference) (B) : 10 mm (0.39 in)
Install boot clamp (large diameter) (1) to boot using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot clamp (large diameter).
Install boot clamp (large diameter) securely to boot groove, and crimp it so as to have clearance (B) of 3 mm (0.12 in) or less as shown.
Tool number (A) : KV40107300 ( — )
Install boot clamp (small diameter) to boot.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot clamp (small diameter).
Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten outer socket lock nut (1) to the specified torque. Check length again after tightening lock nut.
(L) : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".
CAUTION:
When tightening the outer socket lock nut (1), be sure to fix outer socket (2) with suitable tool to prevent the ball joint from getting contact with the knuckle.
Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value.
System description
Component parts
Component parts location
ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit)
Av control unit
A/c auto amp.
Ecm
Ipdm e/r
Tcm
Data link connector
EPS control unit
Bcm
Combination meter
Steering angle sensor
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit
System
Can communi ...
Periodic maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
System Inspection
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and turn it
a quarter turn to allow built-up pr ...
Engine compartment check locations
MRA8DE engine
Engine oil filler cap
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
reservoir
Air cleaner
Battery
Fuse/fusible link box
Engine coolant reservoir
Radiator cap
Engine oil dipstick
Drive belt location
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
...