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Tie-Rod Articulation Torque

    NOTE: This check may be done with the steering gear on or off the vehicle.
  1. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  2. Move the front wheel spindle tie-rod back and forth three times.
  3. Hook special tool 211-034 (T74P-3504-Y) over the tie-rod end of the threaded portion of the front wheel spindle tie-rod and measure the force required to move the front wheel spindle tie-rod. For additional information, refer to TIE-ROD ARTICULATION TORQUE .
  4. If the force required to move the front wheel spindle tie-rod does not meet the specifications, install a new front wheel spindle tie-rod. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
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