STEERING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

  1. STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

    1. Inspect steering wheel off center.

      1. Turn the steering wheel to the center position.

      2. Apply masking tape to the top center of the steering wheel and upper steering column cover.

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        *1 Steering Wheel
        *2 Upper Steering Column Cover
        *a Masking Tape

      3. Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100 m (328 ft.) at a constant speed of 56 km/h (35 mph), while holding the steering wheel to maintain the course.

      4. Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the illustration.

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        *1 Upper Steering Column Cover
        *2 Steering Wheel
        *a Marked Line

      5. Turn the steering wheel to the center position.

        Tech Tips

        Look at the upper surface of the steering wheel, steering spoke and SRS airbag line to find the center position.

      6. Draw a new line on the masking tape on the steering wheel as shown in the illustration.

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        *1 Upper Steering Column Cover
        *2 Steering Wheel
        *a Marked Line

      7. Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the masking tape on the steering wheel.

      8. Convert the measured distance to steering angle.

        Tech Tips

        • Measured distance 1 mm (0.0394 in.) = Steering angle of approximately 1 degree.

        • Make a note of the steering angle.

    2. Adjust the steering angle.

      1. Put matchmarks on both sides of the tie rod assembly and steering rack end sub-assembly respectively.

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        *a Matchmark

      2. Using a paper gauge, measure the distance from the RH and LH tie rod ends to the rack end screws.

        Tech Tips

        • Measure both RH and LH sides.

        • Make a note of the measured values.

      3. Remove the steering rack boot clips from both sides of the rack boots.

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      4. Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.

      5. Turn the RH and LH rack ends by the same amount (but in different directions) according to the steering angle.

        Tech Tips

        One 360 degree turn of rack end (1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) horizontal movement) equals to 12 degrees of steering angle.

      6. Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts to the specified torque.

        Torque:
        74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

        Note

        Make sure that the difference in length between the RH and LH tie rod ends and rack end screws is within 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.).

      7. Install the RH and LH boot clips.