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Tie Rod

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS





Axial End Play "C":
Inner Ball Joint: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch) or less
Outer Ball Joint: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less
Rotating Torque "B":
Outer Ball Joint: 0.3 - 2.9 Nm (2.6 - 26.0 inch lbs.)
Swinging Force "A":
Inner Ball Joint [1]: 3.9 - 32.4 N (0.9 - 7.3 lbs.)
Outer Ball Joint: 4.9 - 47.1 N (1.1 - 10.6 lbs.)





Standard Length "L": 200 mm (7.87 inch)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Castle Nut: 64 - 108 Nm (47 - 80 ft. lbs.)
Inner Lock Nut: 118 - 147 Nm (87 - 108 ft. lbs.)
Outer Lock Nut: 78 - 98 Nm (58 - 72 ft. lbs.)

[1]: Measuring point "l" 240 mm (9.45 inch).