Nissan and Datsun Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Tie Rod: Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Axial End Play:

Inner Ball Joint .................................................................................................................................................................  0.3 mm (0.012 inch) or less
Outer Ball Joint ................................................................................................................................................................  0.1 mm (0.004 inch) or less

Length ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  181.0 mm (7.13 inch)
Rotating Torque:

Outer Ball Joint .......................................................................................................................................................  0.3 - 2.9 Nm (2.6 - 26.0 inch lbs.)

Swinging Force:

Inner Ball Joint ............................................................................................................................................................  15.7 - 140.2 N (3.5 - 31.5 lbs.)
Outer Ball Joint ...............................................................................................................................................................  6.9 - 64.7 N (1.5 - 14.6 lbs.)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Castle Nut ...............................................................................................................................................................................  29 - 39 Nm (22 - 36 ft. lbs.)
Lock Nut:

Inner .................................................................................................................................................................................  78 - 98 Nm (58 - 72 ft. lbs.)
Outer ................................................................................................................................................................................  37 - 46 Nm (27 - 34 ft. lbs.)