TIE-ROD END INSPECTION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

5.  Remove the tie-rod end from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY.)

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

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

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

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

8.  Rotate the tie-rod end 5 times.

9.  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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•  If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.)