Tie Rod End: Testing and Inspection

TIE-ROD END INSPECTION

1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.

- If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.

2. Inspect for excessive play.

- If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.

3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times.

4. Measure the rotational torque of the tie-rod end using the SST and a pull scale.






- If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.

Tie-rod end rotational torque
- 0.5-3.0 Nm {5.1-30 kgf-cm, 4.5-26 in-lbf} [Pull scale reading: 5.0-30.0 N {0.6-3.0 kgf, 1.2-6.7 lbf}]