B2500 SX Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.5L VIN C (1999)
Tie Rod: Testing and Inspection
TIE ROD ARTICULATION TORQUE TEST
Note: This check may be done with the steering gear on or off the vehicle.
1. Disconnect the tie rod end from the front wheel spindle.
2. Move the front wheel spindle tie rod back and forth three times.
3. Hook Spring Scale 211-034 (T74P-3504-4) or equivalent over the tie rod end or the threaded portion of the tie rod and measure the force required
to move the tie rod.
4. If the force required to move the spindle does not meet the specifications, replace the tie rod.
Steering Gear Valve Test
1. With the vehicle in motion, place the transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the engine OFF.
1) If the vehicle does not pull with the engine OFF, repair or replace the steering gear.
2. If the vehicle pulls with the engine OFF, cross-switch the front wheels.
3. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, cross-switch the front and rear wheels on the same side.
4. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components, wheel alignment and frame alignment.