Tie rod Inspection
- 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.
Tie rod 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}]
- If it exceeds the specification, replace the tie rod.