Cabriolet L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (JH) (1989)
Fig. 1
Fig. 1: Steering drive, adjusting/tie rod replacement (both sides)
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set drive in center position (dimensions a same on both sides)
Fig. 2: steering gear, Installing tie rods (Stamped steel/cast aluminum housing)
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install right (passenger side) tie rod
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with rack centered, turn tie rod ball socket to attain dimension "a"
Note:
Dimension "a" is measured from edge of large shoulder on tie rod ball socket to edge of stamped steel tube
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tighten lock ring to 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
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install left (driver side) tie rod
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with rack centered and right side adjusted to dimension "a", turn left tie rod ball socket to attain dimension "b" - 69.0 mm (2.717 in.)
Note:
Dimension "b" is measured from edge of large shoulder on tie rod ball socket to first inside shoulder of cast aluminum housing.
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tighten lock ring to 50 Nm (37 ft lb)
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check basic adjustment of left tie rod
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install steering gear assembly
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check and adjust toe if necessary
Dimension
a (right)
b (left)
Manual
69.0 mm (2.717 in)
69.0 mm (2.717 in)
Automatic
67.0 mm (2.638 in)
69.0 mm (2.717 in)
Fig. 4
Fig. 4: Left tie rod, basic adjustment
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when left tie rod is replaced adjust to basic dimension "c" = 379 mm (14.921 in.)
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tighten lock nut
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adjust toe using right tie rod only
Steering Gear, Replacing
(with solid cast aluminum housing)