Tie Rod Articulation Torque

Note: This check mar be done with the steering gear on or off the vehicle.

1. Disconnect the tie-rod 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. 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.