STEERING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. STEERING OFF-CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE


    1. Check if the steering wheel is off-center.


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

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

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

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

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

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

        Turn the steering wheel to the center position.

        Tech Tips

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

      5. 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 a steering angle value.

        Tech Tips


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

        • Make a note of the steering angle value.

    2. Adjust steering angle.


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        *a Matchmark

        Place matchmarks on the RH and LH tie rod ends and rack ends where they can easily be seen.

      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 the RH and LH sides.

        • Make a note of the measured values.

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        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 value.

        Tech Tips

        One 360 degree turn of a rack end (1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) horizontal movement) is equal to a 12 degree change in steering angle.

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

        Torque:
        56 N*m  { 570 kgf*cm, 41 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.

      8. Perform steering angle sensor zero point calibration Click here.

  2. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS)


    1. Perform variable gear ratio steering system calibration Click here.