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Tie Rod: Specifications






DIMENSIONS
Standard Length (A = B): 344 mm (13.54 inch)








SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Axial End Play "C":
Ball Joint: 0.1 - 0.8 mm (0.004 - 0.031 inch)
Swivel Joint: 0.1 - 1.0 mm (0.004 - 0.039 inch)
Rotating Torque "B":
Ball Joint: 0.5 - 4.9 Nm (4.3 - 43.4 inch lbs.)
Swivel Joint: 0.5 - 4.9 Nm (4.3 - 43.4 inch lbs.)
Swinging Force "A" [1]:
Ball Joint: 10.8 - 107.9 N (2.4 - 24.3 lbs.)

[1]: Measure point at the cotter pin hole.

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Castle Nuts: 54 - 98 Nm (40 - 72 ft. lbs.)
Clamp Nuts: 14 - 20 Nm (10 - 14 ft. lbs.)