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Tie-Rod Articulation Torque

NOTE: This check may be done with the steering gear on or off the vehicle.
  1. Disconnect the tie-rod-end from the front wheel knuckle.
  2. Move the front wheel knuckle tie-rod back and forth three times.
  3. Hook a spring scale over the tie-rod end, or the threaded portion of the front wheel knuckle tie-rod, and measure the force required to move the front wheel knuckle tie-rod. Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS  , Tie-rod Articulation Torque.
  4. If the force required to move the front wheel knuckle tie-rod does not meet the specifications, install a new front wheel knuckle tie-rod. Refer to INNER TIE ROD .
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