Tie Rod: Service and Repair

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Joint Cover
Check joint cover protrusion for damage. Replace if there are.

Rack and Pinion Assembly
^ Check pinion assembly for damage or wear. Replace as necessary.
^ Rotate pinion assembly and check for torque variation or rattle. Replace steering gear as necessary.

Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage or scratches. Replace steering gear as necessary.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket








1. Check ball joint swinging torque.
^ Hook a spring balance at the points P1, P2 as shown and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace inner socket (1) and outer socket (2) if they are outside the standard.








2. Ball joint axial end play
^ Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 111 lb-f) to ball stud using a dial gauge. Measure amount of stud movement, and then make sure that the value is within the specified range. Replace outer socket and inner socket if the measured value is outside the standard.