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TIE-RODS AND STEERING KNUCKLES
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EAS29670
REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Remove:
• Steering knuckle “1”
TIP
Use a general puller to separate the ball joints
“2” from the steering knuckle “1”.
EAS29680
CHECKING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Check:
• Tie-rod free play and movement
Free play → Replace the tie-rod end.
Turns roughly → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• Tie-rod
Bends/damage → Replace.
EAS29690
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Check:
• Steering knuckle
Damage/pitting → Replace.
EAS29700
INSTALLING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Install:
• Tie-rod
TIP
Install the tie-rod so that the groove “1” is on
the wheel side.
2. Adjust:
• Toe-in
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN” on
page 3-23.
Tie-rod nut
25 Nm (2.5 m·kg, 18 ft·lb)