Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Inspection - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

4) To facilitate adjustment after installation, put a mark
(2) on tie-rod thread indicating position of tie-rod end
lock nut (3). Then loosen lock nut (3) and remove tie-
rod end (4) from tie-rod (1).
Installation
1) Install tie-rod end lock nut (3) and tie-rod end (4) to
tie-rod (1). Tighten lock nut (3) to mark (2) on tie-rod
thread.
2) Install tie-rod end (4) to knuckle (5). Tighten new tie-
rod end nut (6) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 43 N·m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.0 lb-ft)
3) After installing wheels, lower vehicle and tighten
wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
4) Check that proper amount of toe-in is obtained
referring to "Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and
Adjustment in Section 2B".
5) After confirming proper amount of toe-in, tighten tie-
rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 65 N·m (6.5 kgf-m, 47.0
lb-ft)
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Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Inspection

Inspect for play in tie-rod end ball joint (1). If found
defective, replace.
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