Tie Rod Articulation Torque

Tie-Rod Articulation Torque

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.
2. Move the front wheel knuckle tie-rod back and forth three 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.
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.

Steering Gear Valve
1. With the vehicle in motion, place the transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the engine OFF.
^ If the vehicle does not pull with the engine OFF, repair or install a new steering gear.
2. If the vehicle pulls with the engine OFF, switch the right side front wheel to the left side of the vehicle and the left side front wheel to the right side of the vehicle.
3. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, switch the front wheels with the rear wheels keeping them on the same side of the vehicle.
4. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components, wheel alignment and frame alignment.