Check ball joint clearance. Replace the tie rod end if necessary.
Rotate the pivot pin five times.
Pic. 5.28. Checking the moment of resistance to rotation of the ball joint pin
Measure the moment of resistance to rotation of the ball joint pin using a special tool and a dynamometer (pic. 5.28).
- Torque of resistance to rotation: 0.4 - 2.7 Nm.
- Dynamometer readings: 3.4–25.5 N.
If the measurement result is different from the specified, replace the tip