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MANUAŁ STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE — R22T

Diassembly (Cont'd)__Inspection_

RACK

1. Remove tie-rod inner socket.

•    Be careful not to damage rack.

•    Clamp only the rack teeth.

2. Remove pin from rack.

3. Set in neutral position and put matching mark

on gear housing. Remove pinion assembly.

Thoroughly examine rack gear. If rack gear is damaged, cracked or worn, replace.

PINION ASSEMBLY

1.    Thoroughly examine pinion gear. If pinion gear is damaged, cracked or worn, replace.

2.    Inspect bearings to see that they roli freely and are free from cracked, pitted, or worn bal Is, rollers and races. Replace if necessary.

TIE-ROD OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET

• Check bali joint for swinging force (Measured at * point).

Tie-rod outer bali joint:

2.26 - 68.65 N

(0.23-7 kg, 0.51 - 15.44 Ib)

Tie-rod inner bali joint:

1.18 - 60.80 N

(0.12 - 6.2 kg, 0.26 - 13.67 Ib)