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Tie Rod End

DIMENSIONS
Distance:
[1] 140 mm (5.51 inch)
[2] 2 mm (0.08 inch)
Track Rod Ends Wear Limit:
Axial Play 2 mm (0.08 inch)
Radial Play 1 mm 0.04 inch)

[1]: Maximum distance between the locknut and the edge of the groove for the gaiter on the track rod.
[2]: Maximum permitted distance between this distance on both sides of the car.

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Ball Joint Castle Nut 55 Nm (42 ft. lbs.)
Locknut 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)