6.1.1. installation

● Remove the steering box sideways out of the vehicle, guiding the track rods as necessary.

If the track rod ball joints are to be replaced, slacken the locknuts and unscrew the track rod ends, counting the number of turns and if applicable half-turns necessary to fully unscrew a joint. Write the value down for each side for later fitting of the joint track rod end. If the new joint(s) are fitted in the same position they will set the track rods to the correct length for the adjustment of the toe-in.

6.1.1. INSTALLATION

The installation is a reversal of the removal, noting the following points:

• Check the condition of the steering rubber boots and make sure the boot clamps are tight.
• The securing bolts are tightened to 5.0 kgm (36 ft.lb.).
• If new track rod ball joints are to be fitted, screw them onto the end of the rod(s). After the end pieces have been fitted, measure the dimension "x" in Fig. 6.5. Correct the position of the end piece of the dimension is not exactly 322.0 mm. Tighten the locknut to 6.0 kgm (43.5 ft.lb.). Even if only one track rod end has been replaced or has been unscrewed, set the rod to the specified dimension before the track rod is connected.

● Clean the ball joint stud(s) of oil or grease and connect with the steering lever(s). Tighten the nut(s) to 5.5 kgm (40 ft.lb.).

● Set the steering to the central position. To do this, undo the steering gaiter on