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Steering Gear And Linkage

Item Standard
Pinion rotating torque* Around neutral position (within +-100°)
Average
1.59 - 2.0 N•m (0.17 - 0.20 kg-m, 14 - 17 in-lb)
Maximum variation 0.98 N•m (0.10 kg-m, 9 in-lb)
Rack sliding force 226 - 285 N (23.1 - 29.0 kg-f, 50.1 - 64.0 lb-f)
Rack vertical movement Rack axial direction
Measuring position: At 5 mm (0.20 in) from the edge of gear housing assembly
0.265 mm (0.0104 in) or less
Rack turning direction
Measuring position: At adjusting screw axial direction
0.265 mm (0.0104 in) or less
Outer socket ball joint Swing force* (Spring balance measurement) 4.41 - 42.7 N (0.45 - 4.35 kg-f, 1.0 - 9.59 lb-f)
Rotating torque 0.3 - 2.9 N•m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Inner socket ball joint Swing force* (Spring balance measurement) 7.2 - 56.1 N (0.74 - 5.72 kg-f, 1.62 - 12.61 lb-f)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
Inner socket length 120 mm (4.72 in) or less
Rack stroke neutral position 79.0 mm (3.110 in)

*: For measuring position, refer to INSPECTION .