Protege LX L4-2.0L DOHC (2001)
2. Measure the runout of the rack.
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If not within the specification, replace the rack.
Runout
Near point A: 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch) maximum
Near point B: 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch) maximum
Tie-rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and boot cracks.
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Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness.
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Replace the tie-rod end as necessary.
3. Rotate the ball joint 5 times.
4. Measure the rotation torque of the ball joint using the SST and a pull scale.
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If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
Rotation torque 0.35 - 2.54 Nm (3.5 - 26.0 kgf-cm, 3.1 - 22.5 inch lbs.)
Pull scale reading 3.5 - 25.4 N (0.35 - 2.60 kgf, 0.78 - 5.72 lbs.)
Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect the tie rod for bending and damage.
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Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness.
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Replace the tie rod as necessary.
3. Swing the tie-rod 5 times.
4. Measure the swinging torque using a pull scale. If not within the specification, replace the tie rod.
Swinging torque 0.1 - 3.8 Nm (1 - 39 kgf-cm, 1 - 33 inch lbs.)
Pull scale reading 0.6 - 24.5 Nm (0.06 - 2.50 kgf, 0.14 - 5.50 lbs.)
Assembly
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY
