Tie Rod Articulation Torque

Tie-Rod Articulation Torque

1. NOTE: This check can be done with the steering gear on or off the vehicle.

Disconnect the tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle.





2. Move the tie-rod back and forth three times.
3. Hook the Spring Scale over the tie-rod end or the threaded portion of the tie-rod and measure the force required to move the front wheel spindle tie-rod.





4. If the force required to move the front wheel spindle tie-rod does not meet the specifications, install a new tie-rod.
2. Loosen the clamp, disconnect the power steering return hose and plug the reservoir inlet.
3. Attach an extension hose between the power steering return hose and an empty container.
4. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
5. Raise the front wheels off the ground.





6. CAUTION: Do not operate the starter motor for more than 10 seconds at a time. Damage to the starter motor can result.

Turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop while cranking the engine until the fluid exiting the extension hose is clean.





7. Disconnect the extension hose from the power steering return hose and attach the power steering return hose to the fluid reservoir.





8. NOTE: Do not overfill the power steering fluid reservoir.

Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
9. Install the ignition coil fuse.





10. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump can occur.

Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop.

11. NOTE: If power steering is noisy and accompanied by aerated fluid, it will be necessary to purge the power steering system.

Check the power steering fluid level.
12. Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).