Steering System (Power Steering): Inspection: Tie-Rod
- Check the tie-rod and tie-rod ends for bends, scratches or other damage.
- Check the connections of the knuckle ball joints for play, inspect for damage on dust seals, and check that there is no free play in the ball studs. If castle nut is loose, retighten it to the specified torque, then tighten further up to a maximum of 60° until the cotter pin hole is aligned.
Tightening torque:
27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
- Check the lock nut on the tie-rod end for tightness. If it is loose, retighten it to the specified value.
Tightening torque:
85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)