HS 250h L4-2.4L (2AZ-FXE) Hybrid (2010)
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection
STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the tie rod end sub-assembly LH in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.
(d) Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.
Standard turning torque:
1.0 to 3.9 N*m (10 to 39 kgf*cm, 9 to 34 in.*lbf)
HINT
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly LH with a new one.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload.
SST : 09616-00011
Standard preload:
0.8 to 1.2 N*m (8 to 12 kgf*cm, 7 to 11 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.
HINT
If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.