Titan 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2006)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Boot
Check boot for tears, cracks and deformation. Replace if necessary.
Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for dents, cracks or damage. Replace as an assembly if necessary.
Outer Socket and Inner Socket
SWING TORQUE
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Measure the swing torque, using Tool. When ball stud and inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the
reading is outside the specification, replace the socket.
Tool number: (J-44372)
ROTATING TORQUE
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Measure the rotating torque, using Tool. If the value is outside the specification, replace the outer sockets.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Rotating torque: 0.3 - 2.9 Nm (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 inch lbs.)
AXIAL END PLAY
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Apply a load of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 ft. lbs.) to the ball stud axially Use a dial gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud
makes. If the value is outside the specification, replace the sockets.
Outer socket: 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) or less
Inner socket: 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) or less