REMOVING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles
.
1. Remove:
• tie-rod
When removing the tie-rod, hold each tie-rod
ball joint with a 14-mm wrench
and then
loosen the tie-rod end nut.
CHECKING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Check:
• tie-rod free play and movement
Free play
ĺ
Replace the tie-rod end.
Turns roughly
ĺ
Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• tie-rod
Bends/damage
ĺ
Replace.
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Check:
• steering knuckle
Damage/pitting
ĺ
Replace.
REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
1. Remove:
• steering knuckles
Use a general puller to separate the ball joint
and steering knuckle.
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