Repair Procedure

How to use this manual .

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   NOTE:  The tie-rod end ball joint boot can be replaced without removing the steering gearbox.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Brake Area(2.0L Engine)

   Disconnect: 

   • Tie-Rod End - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(3.0L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area(2.0L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   NOTE:

   When replacing the tie-rod end ball joint boot, remove the tie-rod end.

   Figure 1 

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   Installation 

   NOTE:

   Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the boot.

   1. Pack the lower area of the ball pin, the interior of the ball joint boot, and the lip with fresh multipurpose grease.

   Lubricant Specifications (Figure 1) 

   Position	Type
   a	Service Set Grease

   2. Keep grease off the boot mounting area (b) and the tapered section of the ball pin (c). (Figure 1)

   Figure 2 

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   3. Press the boot with the bearing driver attachment until the bottom seats on the ball joint housing. (Figure 2)

   Specifications (Figure 2) 

   Specification
   d	No Clearance

   After Installation 

   1. Check these items:

   • The ball pin tapered section for grease contamination.
   • Wipe the ball pin tapered section if necessary.

   2. Wheel Alignment Check

   3. VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization

2. B.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal/Installation 

   NOTE:

   Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.

   ? Installation 

   • Fit the boot end in the installation grooves in the housing properly.

   After Installation 

   • Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted.
3. C.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	Pincers 1098 (Oetiker) (Commercially Available) or Equivalent Tool

   Specifications 

   Specification
   b	2.0 mm (0.079 in)

   After Installation 

   • Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the boots are not deformed or twisted.
4. D.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTE:

   • Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.
   • Do not clamp the cylinder part of the gearbox housing in a C-clamp.
   • Be careful not to damage the mounting surface with a C-clamp.
   • Be careful not to damage the rack surface.

   Figure 1 

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   Removal/Installation 

   • Refer to the figure 1.
     NOTE:

     Hold the right side steering rack flat surfaces with a wrench when unscrewing left side rack end.

   Tool Details (Figure 1) 

   Name
   a	C-clamp (Commercially Available) or Equivalent Tool

   Figure 2 

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   Installation 

   NOTE:

   Fit the boot end in the installation grooves in the housing properly.

   • Apply the following grease to the contact surface of the boot.

   Lubricant Specifications (Figure 2) 

   Position	Type
   b	Multipurpose Grease

   After Installation 

   • Wipe the grease off the threaded section of the rack end.