Over torqued tie rod ends
#1
Over torqued tie rod end
Ok, I know I blew it. I was re-assembling the front end and looked at the wrong torque value in the manual for the outer tie rod end-to-steering knuckle. Supposed to be 29ft-lbs max and I used the 59ft-lb min that was for the tie-rod jam nut. I broke everything apart again and retorqued to 29ft-lbs. The cotter pin will engage the nut but it's definitely less than the other side that wasn't over torqued. Any guess as to whether the damage was to the tie-rod end or the knuckle? I'm thinking it's the knuckle since it's cast. Steering is one thing I don't want to lose on the road... I don't see any damage/cracks to the knuckle. Thoughts? Appreciate feedback.
#5
Originally Posted by MyGreenMax94
Torque it till it breaks...Then back off 1/4 turn..
Anyway, thanks for the feedback. I feel better about leaving it alone. Apparently Haynes isn't very consistent in what they refer to as jam nuts vs. lock nuts...
#6
yeah, no issues there... I've seen those things torqued to 100+ before, but I don't recommend it. In the past, I've seen the threaded ends shear off from overtorquing before..
usually I just snug it by hand using a box end wrench and then tweak it until the cotter pin lines up by tapping the end of the wrench.
usually I just snug it by hand using a box end wrench and then tweak it until the cotter pin lines up by tapping the end of the wrench.
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