Lexus NX: Inspection
INSPECTION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
- When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
- When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
| (a) Secure the tie rod end between aluminum plates in a vise. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the vise. |
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(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.
(d) Set a torque wrench on the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.
Standard turning torque:
0.98 to 3.92 N*m (10.0 to 39.9 kgf*cm, 8.68 to 34.6 in.*lbf)
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod end sub-assembly LH with a new one.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
NOTICE:
Inspect the total preload in a no-load condition by removing the tie rod end sub-assemblies RH and LH, and steering rack boots.
| (a) Install SST to the pinion shaft and turn it left and right 5 times or more. SST: 09616-00011 |
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(b) Using a torque wrench and SST, turn the pinion shaft continuously at a rate of 4 to 6 seconds per turn to inspect the total preload of the steering gear assembly.
Total preload:
0.7 to 1.25 N*m (8 to 12 kgf*cm, 7 to 11 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Perform the inspection with the steering rack centered.
If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.
