Service Limit

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Make a measurements as follows. If it exceeds the specified service limits, adjust or replace.

NOTE: When making a measurement, vise the gearbox using ST. Never vise the gearbox by inserting aluminum plates etc. between vise and gearbox.
ST1 926200000 STAND
ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D

Rack shaft sliding resistance:

Limit

314 N (32 kgf, 71 lbf) or less

Left/right differential of sliding resistance: 20% or less

Fig 1: Measuring Rack Shaft Sliding Resistance

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Fig 2: Measuring Left/Right Differential Of Sliding Resistance

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