Inspection After Disassembly

Boot 

Check boot for tears, cracks and deformation. Replace if necessary.

Gear Housing Assembly 

Check gear housing assembly for dents, cracks or damage. Replace as an assembly if necessary.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket 

SWING TORQUE

• Measure the swing torque, using Tool. When ball stud and inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace the socket.

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  Tool number

  :-- (J-44372)

  Item	Outer socket	Inner socket
  Measuring point	Cotter pin hole of stud	Shown as L: Refer to Steering Gear .
  Swing torque	Refer to Steering Gear .	Refer to Steering Gear .
  Measuring value	Refer to Steering Gear .	Refer to Steering Gear .

ROTATING TORQUE

• Measure the rotating torque, using Tool. If the value is outside the specification, replace the outer sockets.

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  Tool number

  : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

  Outer socket rotating torque

  : Refer to Steering Gear .

AXIAL END PLAY

• Apply a load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f) to the ball stud axially. Use a dial gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud makes. If the value is outside the specification, replace the sockets.

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  Outer socket	: Refer to Steering Gear .
  Inner socket	: Refer to Steering Gear .