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Special service tool (SST)

49 JP02 001 Adjustable wrench

49 T025 001 Boot clamp crimpers

Replacement part

Oil and chemical type

Caution

• If using a vise, secure the steering gear to the vise using a copper plate or cloth to prevent steering gear damage.

1.Assemble in the order shown in the figure.

2.Install the steering gear and linkage to the front crossmember component. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)

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Tie Rod Assembly Note

1.Install the SST to the torque wrench as shown in the figure, set it on the tie rod, and then measure dimensions A and L shown in the figure.

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2.Tighten the tie rod using the SST after calculating the tightening torque using the following formula.

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Boot Band Assembly Note

1.Assemble the boot band to the boot.

2.Crimp the boot band using the SST.

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3.Verify that crimp A of the boot band is within the standard.

• If crimp A exceeds the standard, decrease the opening width of the SST and crimp the boot band again.

• If width A of the crimp is less than the standard, increase the opening width of the SST and crimp a new boot band.

4.Rotate the boot by hand and verify that the boot is securely installed by the boot band.

Tie-rod End Assembly Note

1.Align the marks that were made before removing the tie-rod end, and assemble the tie-rod end to the tie rod.

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Note

• When newly replacing a tie-rod end, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the removed tie-rod end.

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2.Verify that dimension A shown in the figure is within the standard.

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• If not within the standard, make adjustments so that dimension A is within the standard.

Dust Cover Assembly Note

1.Apply grease to the inside of the dust cover.

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2.Assemble the dust cover to the steering gear.

3.Verify that the dust cover does not rotate.