Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 2182

3. Rotate the ball joint five times.
4. Measure the rotation torque of the ball joint using the SST and a pull scale.
Tie-rod end rotational torque 0.4-2.7 N.m {4.1-27.5 kgf.cm, 3.6-23.8 in.lbf}
[Pull scale reading: 3.4-25.5 N {0.35-2.60 kgf, 0.8-5.7 lbf}]
5. If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
Fig. 26: Measuring Rotation Torque Of Ball Joint Using And Pull Scale
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TIE ROD INSPECTION
1. Inspect the tie rod for bending and damage. Replace it if necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie rod if necessary.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swinging torque using a pull scale.
Tie-rod swing torque 0.1-4.0 N.m {1.1-40 kgf.cm, 0.89-35 in.lbf}
[Pull scale reading: 1.0-40.0 N {0.2-4.0 kgf, 0.23-8.99 lbf}]
5. If not within the specification, replace the tie rod.
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