6 V6-3.0L (2007)
1. Inspect the rack for cracking, damage, and tooth wear. Replace it as necessary.
2. Measure the runout of the rack.
Steering rack runout
Large diameter portion (near point A): 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) maximum
Small diameter portion (near point B): 0.20 mm (0.008 inch) maximum
3. If not within the specification, replace the rack.
Tie-rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and boot cracks. Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie-rod end as necessary.
3. Rotate the ball joint five times.
4. Measure the rotation torque of the ball joint using the SST and a pull scale.
Tie-rod end rotational torque 0.6 - 2.0 Nm (6.2 - 20.3 kgf-cm, 5.4 - 17.7 inch lbs.)
[Pull scale reading 6.0 - 20.0 N (0.62 - 2.03 kgf, 11.4 - 4.4 lbs.)]
5. If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
Tie rod Inspection
1. Inspect the tie rod for bending and damage. Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie rod as necessary.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swinging torque using a pull scale.
Tie rod swing torque 0.4 - 4.0 Nm (4.1 - 40.7 kgf-cm, 3.6 - 35.4 inch lbs.)
[Pull scale reading 4.0 - 40.0 N (0.41 - 4.07 kgf, 0.9 - 8.9 lbs.)]
5. If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod.
Steering Gear and Linkage Assembly
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY