Title: Inspect, replace, and/or adjust tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: SUSPENSION AND STEERING: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Procedure should include using hand tools and an alignment machine to align the front end to manufacturer specifications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How should the clamp be aligned to the adjuster sleeve? Why is this important?
- Why is the anti-seize important to use?
- What might be the consequences of using heat for straightening steering components?