Tie rod inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect for bending and damage.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
- Inspect for excessive play.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
- Swing the ball joint 10 times.
- Measure the ball joint swing torque using a pull scale.
- If it exceeds the specification, replace the tie rod.
- Standard swing torque 0.4-4.0 N.m {5-40 kgf.cm, 4-35 in.lbf}
- Pull scale reading 0.6-29.3 N {0.06-2.98 kgf, 0.14-6.58 lbf}