Tie Rod: Testing and Inspection

NOTE: If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust cover, replace the tie rod end and the dust cover.





SWING RESISTANCE CHECK
1. Give 10 hard swings to the tie rod.
2. Measure the tie rod swing resistance with a spring scale.
Standard value:
- 7.8 - 27 N (1.8 - 6.2 lbs.)
- 1.5 - 4.9 Nm (13 - 43 inch lbs.)
3. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod assembly.
4. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball joint swings smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.