STEERING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURE


  1. ADJUST STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER


    1. Inspect steering wheel off center.


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        *1 Masking Tape

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

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

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        *a Marked Line

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

      4. 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.

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        *a Marked Line

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

      6. Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the masking tape on 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.

    2. Adjust steering angle.


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        *a Matchmark

        Draw a matchmark on the RH and LH tie rod ends and rack ends respectively where it can be easily seen.

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

        Tech Tips


        • Measure both the RH and LH sides.

        • Make a note of the measured values.

      3. Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the rack boots.

      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.

        Standard
        Tire Size Steering Angle

        175/65R15

        195/50R16

        		 1 turn (360 deg.) of rack end (1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) horizontal movement) = 9.6 deg. of steering angle
        185/60R15 1 turn (360 deg.) of rack end (1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) horizontal movement) = 10.8 deg. of steering angle

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

        Torque:
        75 N*m  { 765 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.).

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        *a Upper Side
        *b Front Side
        *c 180° (Clip installation range)

        Using pliers, install the RH and LH boot clips as shown in the illustration.

        Note


        • Install the clip so that its claws are within the clip installation range.

        • Make sure that the rack boots are not twisted.