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TIE ROD END (INNER AND OUTER) INSPECTION Condition Code Procedure Attaching hardware incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of incorrect part, if available; otherwise, replace tie rod end. Attaching hardware loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement of loose part, if available; otherwise, replace tie rod end. Attaching hardware missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing part, if available; otherwise, replace tie rod end. Attaching hardware threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads, if available; otherwise, replace tie rod end. Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part with stripped threads, if available; otherwise, replace tie rod end. Adjusting sleeve bent ... B ... Require replacement of sleeve or tie rod end. Adjusting sleeve clamps out of position ........ B ................. Require repair. Adjusting sleeve corroded, affecting structural integrity ... A ... Require replacement of sleeve or tie rod end. Adjusting sleeve missing ................ C ... Require replacement of sleeve or tie rod end. Adjusting sleeve seized ................. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or replacement. Adjusting sleeve threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement of sleeve or tie rod end. Adjusting sleeve threads stripped (threads missing) ...... A ... Require replacement of sleeve or tie rod end. Binding ................. A .......... ( 2) Further inspection required. Grease boot cracked ..... 2 ........ (3) Suggest replacement. Grease boot missing ..... 2 ........ (4) Suggest replacement. Grease boot torn ........ 2 ........ (5) Suggest replacement. Grease fitting broken ... A ... Require replacement of grease fitting. Grease fitting missing .. C ... Require replacement of grease fitting. Grease fitting won’t seal ............. A ... Require replacement of grease fitting. Grease seal missing ..... 2 ......... ( 4) Suggest replacement of seal. |