Cabriolet L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (JH) (1989)
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mount steering gear in vise with soft jaw covers to protect rack teeth
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remove tie rod
Installing
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coat tie rod threads with D6 locking compound
Note:
Threads on rack and in tie rod must be clean before installing tie rod install tie rod on rack (be sure boot is on tie rod)
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tighten tie rod to 70 Nm (52 ft lb)
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check adjust left tie rod length
a = 362 mm (14.25 in.)
Note:
Adjust toe on right tie rod only
Any time left tie rod length is disturbed by removal replacement of tie rod tie rod end. length must be checked adjusted to dimension a = 362
mm
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install steering boots without twisting them
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adjust toe using right tie rod only
Steering gear, adjusting
Work sequence
Note:
Steering gear must be removed from vehicle to be adjusted
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loosen crown nut
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turn adjusting bolt until rack can be moved by hand without binding
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tighten crown nut
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reinstall steering gear