Tie Rod: Testing and Inspection

CHECKING THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE
1. Disconnect the tie rod(A) and knuckle(B) by using the special tool (09568-4A000).




2. Shake the ball joint stud several times to check for looseness.
3. Mount the nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint starting torque.

Standard value0.5 - 2.5 Nm (0.05 - 0.25 kgf-m, 0.36 - 1.80 lb-ft)




4. If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
5. Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, check the play of the ball joint and replace if necessary.