Tie Rod
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Axial End Play "C":
Outer Ball Joint: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less
Inner Ball Joint: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch) or less
Rotating Torque "B":
Outer Ball Joint: 0.3 - 2.9 Nm (2.6 - 26.0 inch lbs.)
Swinging Force "A":
Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint: 6.9 - 64.7 N (1.5 - 14.6 lbs.)
Tie Rod Inner Ball Joint [1]: 15.7 - 140.2 N (3.5 - 31.5 lbs.)
Standard Length "L": 136.8 mm (5.39 inch)
[1]: Refer to the illustration for the measuring point.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Castle Nut: 29 - 39 Nm (87 - 139 inch lbs.)
Inner And Outer Lock Nut: 78 - 98 Nm (58 - 72 ft. lbs.)