Repair manual
2-12
MA0221
l
Freeplay
IV
T
~oo
- Maintenance
(e) Using
S5T,
tighten
the
l
ock
nut.
SST
09607-
60020
Torque: 800 kg-cm (58
ft
-Ib,
78
N·m)
(f)
Lock
the
lock
nut
by
bending one
of
the
lock washer
teeth
outward.
(9)
Aecheck
the
preload
at
the
hub
bolt.
Front wheel bearing
friction
preload (at starting
point):
0.4 -
3.3
kg
(0.9 - 7.3 Ib, 4 - 32
NI
19. INSPECT STEERING
LINKAGE,
GEAR
BOX,
STEERING
WHEEL
FREEPLAY,
BALL
JOINTS
ANO
OUST COVER
(a) Check
that
the
steering wheel freeplay
is:
Maximum:
40
mm
(1.57 in.)
With
the
vehicle
stopped
and
wheels
pointed
straight
ahead, rock
the
steering wheel gently back and
forth
with
light
finger pressure.
If
correct, adjust
or
repair.
(b) Check t he steering linkage
for
looseness
or
damage.
Check
that:
• Tie r
od
ends,
relay rod ends, shimmy damper and
pitman
arm
do
not
have excessive play .
• Dust seals are
not
damaged.
(cl
Check
the
steering gear box for oil leaks.
(d) Inspect
the
ball
joints
for
excessive looseness.
(e)
Inspect
the
dust
cover for damage.