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. 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.