INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt. (c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times. (d) Using a torque wrench and the nut, turn the stud bolt continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn. Standard Turning Torque: 0.49 to 3.43 N*m (5 to 34 kgf*cm, 5 to 30 in.*lbf) HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly LH with a new one. (e) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it. HINT: If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the tie rod assembly LH with a new one. 2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side. 3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD NOTICE: Inspect the total preload in a no-load condition by removing the tie rod assemblies RH and LH, and steering rack boots.
(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, turn the pinion shaft continuously at a rate of 4 to 6 seconds per turn to inspect the total preload of the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. Standard Preload: 1.5 to 3.05 N*m (16 to 31 kgf*cm, 14 to 26 in.*lbf) NOTICE: Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position. HINT: If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with a new one. |
Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual > Rear Suspension System: Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT: Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected ...