Toyota Tundra Service Manual: Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the tie rod end LH in a vise.

(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.

(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.

(d) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

Standard turning torque:

1.0 to 3.9 N*m (10 to 40 kgf*cm, 9 to 34 in.*lbf)

If turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod end LH.

2. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

    Disassembly

    Installation

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