Tie Rod End Ball Joint Starting Torque; Check; Stationary Steering Effort Check - Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement

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TIE ROD END BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE

1. Disconnect tie rod and knuckle with special tool.

1. Be sure to use the special tool to loosen the tie

2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent

2. Move ball joint stud several times and install nut on stud.

Measure ball joint starting torque with special tools.

Standard value: 9.8 Nm

3. When the starting torque exceeds the standard value,

replace tie rod end.

4. When the starting torque is under the standard value,

check ball joint for end play or ratcheting. If none of these,

the joint is still serviceable.

1. With the vehicle stopped on a flat, paved surface, turn

the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.

2. Start the engine and set it to 1,000

After checking the engine r/min must be a return to

the standard idling r/min.

3. Attach a spring balance to the outer circumference of the

steering wheel and measure the steering force required

to turn the steering wheel from the straight ahead position

to the left and right (within a range of 1.5 turns). Also

check to be sure that there is no significant fluctuation

of the required steering force.

Standard value:

On-vehicle Service

rod end mounting nut to prevent the ball joint

thread from damaging. Only loosen the nut; do

not remove it from the ball joint.

it from coming off.

Steering effort: 34 N or less

Fluctuation allowance: 5.9 N or less

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