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".
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped)
Temperature control buttons (driver’s
side)
(front defroster) button
(rear window defroster)
button
Display screen
MODE (manual air flow control) button
Fresh air intake button
Air recirculation button
Temperature control buttons (passenger’s
side)
DUAL button
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Audio system voice commands
To access the audio system voice commands:
Press the button.
Say “Audio”
Speak a command from the following available
commands:
Play (AM, FM, etc.)
Allows user to select radio band
Tune AM (number)
Allows user to tune directly to a desired AM
frequency
Tune FM (number)
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Booster seats
Precautions on booster seats
WARNINGIf a booster seat and seat belt are not
used
properly, the risk of a child being injured in
a sudden stop or collision greatly
increases:
Make sure the shoulder portion of
the belt is away from the child’s face
and neck and t ...