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Steering System (Power Steering): Inspection: Tie-Rod

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  1. Check the tie-rod and tie-rod end for bend, cracks or other damages.
    Fig 1: Checking Tie-Rod And Tie-Rod
    G10289705Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Confirm that the connections of knuckle ball joints for play, and then check for damage on dust boots and free play of ball studs. If castle nut is loose, retighten it to the specified torque, then tighten further up to a maximum of 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned.

    Tightening torque: 

    27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

  3. Check the tightening of tie-rod end lock nut. If it is loose, tighten it to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)