Tie Rod Swing Resistance Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Give 10 hard swings to the tie rod.
- Measure the tie rod swing resistance with a spring balance.
Standard value: 4.0 - 18.6 N (17.8 - 82.7 lb)
[1.0 - 4.9 N.m (8.7 - 43.4 in-lb)]
- If the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace tie rod.
- If the measured value is below the standard value, the tie rod can be re-used if it swings smoothly without excessive play.