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Tie-Rod Articulation Torque

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NOTE: This check may be done with the steering gear on or off the vehicle.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system.
  2. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the front wheel knuckle. Refer to POWER STEERING .
  3. Move the front wheel knuckle tie rod back and forth 3 times.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 POWER STEERING .
    6. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  6. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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