1. Remove the steering gear and linkage..
2. Remove the tie-rod end and boot..
3. Measure the rotation torque of the pinion shaft using a crescent wrench and pull scale. (speed measurement reference 5 В°/s
)

a. Install the crescent wrench to the steering gear.
b. Measure the length from the pinion shaft center to the crescent wrench end (application point of pull scale) as shown in the figure. This is dimension A.

c. The rotation torque of the pinion shaft can be calculated using the following formula Measured value using pull scale (N {kgf, lbf}) = rotation torque of the pinion shaft (NВ·m {kgfВ·cm, inВ·lbf})/length A (m {cm, in})
1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 1.0—1.6 N·m {11—16 kgf·cm, 8.9—14 in·lbf}/A (m {cm, in})]
If not within the specification, replace the steering gear..
Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/InstallationPower Window Regulator
Purpose
The power window regulator moves the carrier plate up and down to open/close
the door glass using the rotation force transmitted from the power window motor.
Function
The power window regulator transmits the rotation force from the power window
motor to the inner wi ...
Climate Control Unit Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Remove the climate control unit with the connector connected..
2. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
3. Connect the negative (-) lead of the tester to the body ground.
4. By inserting the positive (+) lead of the tester into the climate control
unit connector, measure the voltage ...
Steering Switch Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate
(deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the neg ...