Removal and Installation - Outer socket

REMOVAL 

1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation .
2. Loosen inner socket locknut (A).

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   CAUTION:

   To prevent damage, hold outer socket (1) across flats using suitable tool while loosening inner socket lock nut (A).

3. Remove cotter pin.
   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse cotter pin.

4. Loosen outer socket nut and separate outer socket from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
   CAUTION:

   Leave the outer socket nut half threaded on the outer socket to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the suitable tool from coming off suddenly.

5. Remove outer socket nut and outer socket.

INSTALLATION 

1. Install outer socket to inner socket.
2. Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten inner socket lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View . Check length of inner socket (L) again after tightening inner socket lock nut. Make sure that the length is to specification.

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   Inner socket length (L)

   : Refer to Steering Gear .

   CAUTION:

   • To prevent damage, hold outer socket across flats using suitable tool while tightening inner socket lock nut.
   • Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessarily the above value.
   • Inspect to make sure no boot deformation has occurred during toe-in adjustment. Adjust boot as necessary.
3. Install outer socket to steering knuckle.
4. Install outer socket nut to outer socket and torque to specification. Refer to Exploded View .
5. Install cotter pin to outer socket.
   WARNING: After torquing the outer socket nut, be sure to install the cotter pin through the outer socket stud hole and bend the cotter pin around the outer socket stud.
   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse cotter pin.

6. Install front wheel and tire. Refer to Removal and Installation .
7. Check wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection and Adjustment .
8. Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to Description .
9. Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING DAST PARTS". Refer to Special Repair Requirement .