Q45t V8-4130cc 4.1L DOHC MFI (VH41) (1997)
Tie Rod: Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Axial End Play:
Outer Ball Joint: 0 mm (0 inch)
Inner Ball Joint: 0 mm (0 inch)
Rotating Torque:
Outer Ball Joint: 0.29 - 2.94 Nm (2.6 - 26.0 inch lbs.)
Inner Ball Joint: 1.0 - 7.8 Nm (8.7 - 69 inch lbs.)
Standard Length "L": 154.2 mm (6.07 inch) or less
Swinging Force [1]:
Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint: 4.9 - 46.1 N (1.1 - 10.4 lbs.)
Tie Rod Inner Ball Joint: 7.8 - 65.7 N (1.8 - 14.8 lbs.)
[1]: Measuring point "l" 120 mm (4.72 inch).
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Inner Socket Into Rack: 78 - 98 Nm (58 - 72 ft. lbs.)
Outer Socket At Knuckle:
1st Pass: 64 - 69 Nm (47 - 51 ft. lbs.)
2nd Pass: [1]
[1]: Tighten further to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can be installed.
CAUTION: Tightening torque must not exceed 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)