STEERING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

STEERING OFF CENTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Inspect the steering wheel off center.
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Masking Tape
  
  Apply masking tape on the top center of the steering wheel and upper steering column cover.
2. Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100 m (328 ft.) at a constant speed of 56 km/h (35 mph), and hold the steering wheel to maintain the course.
3. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Masked Line
  
  Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the illustration.
4. Turn the steering wheel to its straight position.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Refer to the upper surface of the steering wheel, steering spoke and SRS airbag line for the straight position.
5. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Masked Line
  
  Draw a new line on the masking tape of the steering wheel as shown in the illustration.
6. Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the masking tape of the steering wheel.
7. Convert the measured distance to steering angle.
  
  Standard
  
  Measured distance 1 mm (0.0397 in.) = Steering angle approximately 1 deg.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Make a note of the steering angle.

Adjust the steering angle.

Lift up the vehicle.
Measure the distance from the tie rod RH and LH lock nuts to the rack end screws threads.

Tech Tips

Make a note of the measured values.
Loosen the lock nut RH and LH.

Turn the tie rod RH and LH by the same amount to adjust the steering angle.

Standard
1 turn 360 deg. of rack end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizontal movement) = 9.0 deg. of steering angle

Tighten the lock nut RH and LH to the specified torque.

Torque:

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

Note

Make sure that the difference in distance between the tie rod end RH and LH and the lock nuts is within 1.5 mm (0.0596 in.).