Tie-Rod End Inspection: Notes
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- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the tie-rod end. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
- Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
- If there is a malfunction, replace the tie-rod end. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
- Inspect the tie-rod end for excessive play.
- If there is a malfunction, replace the tie-rod end. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
- Rotate the ball joint of the tie-rod end 5 times.
- Install 2 nuts to the ball joint and measure the rotation torque of the tie-rod end using a torque wrench.