Mirage Sedan LS L4-1834cc 1.8L SOHC MFI (1999)
1. Turn the adjusting bolt of the special tool to adjust the opening dimension (W) to the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm (0.114 inch)
<When more than 2.9 mm (0.114 inch)> Screw in the adjusting bolt.
<When less than 2.9 mm (0.114 inch)> Loosen the adjusting bolt.
NOTE:
1. The dimension (W) is adjusted by approx. 0.7 mm (0.028 inch) per one turn.
2. Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than one turn.
2. Use the special tool to crimp the bellows band.
CAUTION:
1. Hold the rack housing, and use the special tool to crimp the bellows band securely.
2. Crimp the bellows band until the special tool touches the stopper.
3. Check that the crimped width (A) is within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 2.4 - 2.8 mm (0.094 - 0.110 inch)
<When more than 2.8 mm (0.110 inch)>
Readjust the dimension (W) of step (1) to the value calculated by the following equation, and repeat step (2).
W = 5.5 mm (0.217 inch) - A [Example: If (A) is 2.9 mm (0.114 inch), (W) is 2.6 mm (0.102 inch).]
<When less than 2.4 mm (0.094 - .110 inch)>
Remove the bellows band, readjust the dimension (W) of step 1. to the value calculated by the following equation, and use a new
bellows band to repeat steps 2. to 3.
W = 5.5 mm (0.217 inch) - A [Example: If (A) is 2.3 mm (0.091 inch), (W) is 3.2 mm (0.126 inch).]
>N<Tie-Rod End/Tie-Rod End Locking Nut Installation
Screw in the tie-rod end to have its right and left length as illustrated. Lock with lock nut.
INSPECTION
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