Tie-Rod Looseness Check

TIE-ROD LOOSENESS CHECK
When an abnormal noise is generated by the steering system, check the tie-rod for looseness. For the tie-rod looseness check, using a push-pull gauge and a spring scale, carry out the items below.
^ Install a dial gauge.
^ Check the points to load for a push-pull gauge and a spring scale.
^ Operate to stabilize the load and fluctuation with a push-pull gauge and a spring scale.
^ Carry out the dial gauge measurement and calculation with a push-pull gauge and a spring scale.