Outer tie-rod inspection
To inspect an outer tie-rod for excessive play, grab the tire and push it inward and outward
while watching for movement(1) between the tie-rod(2) and the knuckle(3) with the tire off the ground.
Loose components can cause your vehicle to pull one direction, cause tire wear, noise in steering, etc.
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while watching for movement(1) between the tie-rod(2) and the knuckle(3) with the tire off the ground.
Loose components can cause your vehicle to pull one direction, cause tire wear, noise in steering, etc.
CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR A LARGE VIEW
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