Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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 spindle.
2. Move the front wheel spindle tie rod back and forth three times.
3. Hook Spring Scale over the tie rod end or the threaded portion of the front wheel spindle tie rod and measure the force required to move the front wheel spindle tie rod.
4. If the force required to move the front wheel spindle tie rod does not meet the specifications, replace the front wheel spindle tie rod.