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I-CAR Just In Time: Steering Knuckle Damage Inspection And Inner Tie Rod Damage
I-CAR · March 25, 2025
Summary
This I-CAR Just In Time resource provides video guidance on inspecting steering and suspension components for collision damage. It demonstrates how to use a common carpenter's square to inspect a steering knuckle and highlights the importance of checking the hidden inner tie rod behind its dust boot when diagnosing steering play or noise.
What to do on the job
Inspect steering knuckles for damage using a carpenter's square and ensure the inner tie rod is checked beneath its dust boot when diagnosing steering play or noise.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor time required to remove steering boot clamps for a thorough inner tie rod inspection, and to support the methodology of using precision measuring tools like a carpenter's square to verify steering knuckle symmetry during suspension diagnostics.
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