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Mechanical Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque 0.5-2.5 Nm (4-22 ft. lbs.)
Resistance Of Tie Rod Joint Oscillating 7.8-19.6 N (1.75-4.41 lbs.)
Oscillating Torque Of Tie Rod 1.96-4.9 Nm (16.8-43.2 inch lbs.)
Tie Rod Swing Resistance 8-22 N (1.9-4.6 lbs.), [2-5 Nm (17-43 inch lbs.)]

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Tie Rod End Lock Nut 50-55 Nm (36.9-40.6 ft. lbs.)
Outer End Locking Nut 34-50 Nm (25-37 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod End Ball Joint Slotted Nut 24-34 Nm (17.7-25 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod End Ball Joint To Knuckle 15-34 Nm (11-25 ft. lbs.)