1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times.
4. Install two nuts to the ball joint and measure the tie-rod end rotational torque using a torque wrench.

If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
0.5—2.1 N·m {5.1—21 kgf·cm, 4.5—18 in·lbf}
Steering Shaft Inspection
Tie Rod End ReplacementRear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection [2 Wd]
Installation Visual Inspection
1. Inspect the following items:
If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
a. Excessive play of the ABS wheel-speed sensor
b. Deformation of the ABS wheel-speed sensor
Clearance Inspection
1. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor.
2. M ...
Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the rubber on only one side of the plug hole plate front is lifted up,
it could damage the adapter at the location shown in the figure. When removing
the plug hole plate, lift up the rubbers at the same time.
Removal
1. Pull up the front part of the plug hole p ...
Auto Wiper System
Outline
The auto wiper system detects the amount of rainfall on the windshield and
automatically operates the windshield wipers intermittently or at low/high speed
and stops. Using the sensitivity adjustment function of the rain sensor, the
operation speed and the intermittent period ...