Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 50

Boot
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
MAINTENANCE
CHASSIS
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel freeplay (See page SR−8).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, leakage or
damage.
Boot
B00096
4. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
B00321
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
− CHASSIS
Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
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Dust seals and boots are not damaged.
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Boot clamps are not loose.
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Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden
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blocks with a height of 180 − 200 mm (7.09 − 7.87
in.) under the front tires.
Lower the jack until there is about half a load on the
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front coil spring. Place stands under the vehicle for
safety.
Check that the front wheels are pointing straight
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ahead, and block them with chocks.
Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm, and
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check the amount of play.
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