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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.
  1. Disconnect the tie-rod-end from the front wheel knuckle. Refer to POWER STEERING article.
  2. Move the front wheel knuckle tie-rod back and forth 3 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 POWER STEERING article.
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