Inspect Steering Gear Housing; Inspect Drive Shaft Boots (4Wd); Inspect Ball Joints And Dust Covers - Toyota 22R-E Service Manual

MAINTENANCE – MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
Tie rod ends and relay rod ends do not have
excessive play.
Dust seals are not damaged.

20. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING

Check the steering gear housing for oil leaks.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
21. (4WD)
INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness,
grease leakage or damage.

22. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS

(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(See SA section)
(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
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