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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OUTER TIE ROD
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SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE CHART.........9
SPECIAL TOOLS
FRONT SUSPENSION..................10TIE ROD END
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OUTER TIE ROD
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NOTE: If the outer tie rod end is equipped with a
lubrication fitting, grease the joint then road test
the vehicle before performing test.
(1) Raise the front of the vehicle. Place safety floor
stands under both lower control arms as far outboard
as possible. Lower the vehicle to allow the stands to
support some or all of the vehicle weight.
(2) Remove the front tires.
(3) Mount a dial indicator solidly to the vehicle
steering knuckle and then zero the dial indicator.(4) Position indicator plunger on the topside of the
outer tie rod end.
NOTE: The dial indicator plunger must be perpen-
dicular to the machined surface of the outer tie rod
end.
(5) Position a pry bar in order to pry downwards
on the outer tie rod end.
(6) If the travel exceeds 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), replace
the outer tie rod end (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
LINKAGE/TIE ROD END - REMOVAL).
(7) If the outer tie rod end is within specs reinstall
the front tires (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/
WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Outer Tie Rod End Nut 130 96 Ð
Outer Tie Rod End Lock-
ing Nut50 37 Ð
Steering Gear Boot
Clamp7Ð62
VALINKAGE 19 - 9
