TIE-ROD END INSPECTION

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1.  Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the tie-rod end. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY.)

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

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•  If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.)

4.  Inspect the tie-rod end for excessive play.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.)

5.  Rotate the tie-rod end 5 times.

6.  Install 2 nuts to the tie-rod end and measure the rotational torque of the tie-rod end using a torque wrench.

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Tie-rod end rotational torque
0.5—3.0 N·m {5.1—30 kgf·cm, 4.5—26 in·lbf}
•  If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.)