TIE-ROD INSPECTION
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1. Inspect for damage, bending and excessive play.
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• If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod.
2. Swing the ball joint 5 times.
3. Measure the swing torque using a pull scale.
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• If it exceeds the specification, replace the tie-rod.
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Tie-rod swing torque
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0.5—2.9 N·m {5.1—29 kgf·cm, 4.5—25 in·lbf} [Pull scale reading: 24.5—145.0 N {2.5—14.7 kgf, 5.6—32.5 lbf}]
