Tie-Rod End Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks
- If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
- Inspect for excessive play.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
- Rotate the tie-rod end five times.
- Install two nuts to the ball joint and measure the tie-rod end rotational torque using a torque wrench.
- If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
Tie-rod end rotational torque
0.6-3.0 N.m {6.2-30 kgf.cm, 5.4-26 in.lbf}