Function: Connects the tie rod arms of the spindles to transfer the steering force. Provides the ability to fine tune wheel toe-in to achieve optimum tire wear.
designs.
Grab and try to move the tie rod cross tube in any direction. If movement or looseness is felt between the tie rod ends and the tie rod arms, remove and replace the tie rod ends. Check the seals for rips at the time of lubrication. If removed, use a torque wrench to measure the ball stud turning torque value. If it takes less than 5 inch pounds of torque to rotate the stud, replace the tie rod end. For inspection station purposes, place the vehicle out of service if lateral movement (using hand pressure only) exceeds 1/8". Do not use leverage as this will overcome the preload spring
Part
Industry
Stud Ctr
Rod
Large
Small
Taper
Stud
No
Part No.
Rod End
Thrd Size
Dia
Length
A
B
C
D
E
F
Type
Remarks
310-483
ES3442R
7.37
1.25¨-12
1.102
0.97
1.080
7/8-14
1
Ford
310-316
ES2202R
1.25"-12
1.25
1.08
1.360
Use 310-434
310-398
ES3034R
310-398SF
N/A
310-434
ES2091R
1.460
310-464
1.256
1.410
310-484
ES3443L
1.25¨-12 LH
310-397
ES3033L
310-397SF
310-433
ES2090L
310-463
Use 310-433
310-286
ES3297R
8.11
2
Eaton
310-285
ES3298L
310-216
ES411R
9.18
1.12¨-12
1.040
Dana 3.48" Rod center to stud end
310-215
ES411L
1.12¨-12 LH
310-503
9.25
310-502
310-314
ES2201R
10.5
1.62¨-12
5
Rockwell
310-313
ES2200L
1.62¨-12 LH
310-393
ES3027R
10.8
1.37¨-12
0.899
0.78
0.928
3/4-16
GM
310-392
ES3026L
1.37¨-12 LH
310-438
ES3205R
11.89
0.874
0.76
0.896
5/8-18
Dana
310-437
ES3024L
310-395
ES3030R
12.69
1.87¨-12
Dana, Rockwell
310-396
ES3031L
1.87¨-12 LH
310-422
ES3040R
13.25
1.43¨-12
310-421
ES3039L
1.43¨-12 LH