Diamante Sedan V6-3.5L SOHC (1999)
from the knuckle.
<B> Gear Box Assembly Removal
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bellows and the tie-rod end dust cover when removing the gear box assembly.
Inspection
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Check the rubber parts for cracks and breakage.
Gear Box Total Pinion Torque
Using the special tools, rotate the pinion gear at the rate of one rotation in approximately 4 to 6 seconds to check the total pinion torque.
Standard value: 0.8 - 1.6 Nm (7 - 14 inch lbs.)
[Torque variation: 0.5 Nm (3 inch lbs.)]
NOTE: When measuring, remove the bellows from the rack housing. Measure the pinion torque through the whole stroke of the rack. If the measured
value is not within the standard range, first adjust the rack support cover, and then check the total pinion starting torque again. If the total pinion
starting torque cannot be adjusted to within the standard range by adjusting the rack support cover, check the rack support cover, rack support spring,
rack support and replace any parts necessary.
Check The Tie Rod For Swing Resistance
1. Give 10 hard swings to the tie rod.
2. Measure the tie rod swing resistance with a spring balance.
Standard value: 6 - 20 N (1.4 - 4.5 lbs.)
3. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace tie rod assembly.
4. Even if the measured value is below the standard value, the tie rod which swings smoothly without excessive play may be used.
