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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. Refer to POWER STEERING .
  2. Move the front wheel knuckle tie-rod back and forth 3 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. Refer to POWER STEERING .
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