Tundra 4WD V8-4.6L (1UR-FE) (2010)
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection
POWER STEERING: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION
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)
(e) 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.