Tie Rod End Ball Joint Breakaway Torque Check

TIE ROD END BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK
1. Disconnect tie rod and knuckle with special tool.

CAUTION:
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.





2. Move ball joint stud several times and install nut on stud. Measure ball joint breakaway torque with special tools.
Standard value: 0.5 - 2.5 Nm (4 - 22 inch lbs.)
3. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end.
4. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.