Armada 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56) (2005)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Boot
Check boot for cracks and deformation. Replace if necessary.
Rack Assembly
Check rack gear for damage and wear. Replace if necessary.
Sub-Gear Assembly
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Check pinion gear for damage and wear. Replace if necessary.
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Check bearing while rotating it. Replace bearing if bearing ball race was dented, worn, or damaged.
Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace if necessary.
Outer Socket and Inner Socket
Swing Torque
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Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure. Confirm if the reading is within the specification. When ball stud and inner socket start
moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace socket.
Rotating Torque
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Using Tool, check if reading is within the value specified below. If the value is outside the standard, replace 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 load of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) to ball stud axially. Use a dial gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud makes. Check if
the reading is within specification. If the value is outside specification, replace outer and inner sockets.
Outer socket : 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) or less
Inner socket : 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) or less