Tie Rod Articulation Torque

Tie-Rod Articulation Torque

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

1. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system.
2. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the front wheel knuckle.
3. Move the front wheel knuckle tie rod back and forth 3 times.
4. 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.
5. 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.

6. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.