STEERING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE


    1. Inspect steering wheel off center.


      1. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the center position.

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

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

      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 assembly to maintain the course.

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

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

      5. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the center position.

        Tech Tips

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

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

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

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

      8. Convert the measured distance to the steering angle.

        Tech Tips


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

        • Make a note of the steering angle.

    2. Adjust the steering angle.


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        *a Matchmark

        Put matchmarks on the tie rod assemblies LH and RH and steering rack end sub-assembly respectively.

      2. Using a paper gauge, measure the thread length of the steering rack end sub-assemblies.

        Tech Tips


        • Measure both RH and LH sides.

        • Make a note of the measured values.

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        Remove the steering rack boot clips from the RH and LH No. 1 steering rack boots.

      4. Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.

      5. Turn the RH and LH steering rack end sub-assemblies by the same amount (but in different directions) according to the measured steering angle.

        Tech Tips

        One 360 degree turn of a steering rack end (1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) horizontal movement) equals 9 degrees of steering angle.

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

        Torque:
        88 N*m  { 897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf }

        Note

        Make sure that the difference in thread length between the RH and LH steering rack end sub-assemblies is within 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.).

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        *A for 2WD
        *B for AWD
        *a Clip Tab Positioning Area
        B006AHR Top of Vehicle
        B006EC9 Rear of Vehicle
        B006FCW Front of Vehicle

        Install the RH and LH steering rack boot clips.

        Tech Tips

        Make sure that the tabs of the clip are within the area shown in the illustration.

      8. Perform steering angle sensor zero point calibration.

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      9. Perform variable gear ratio steering zero point calibration (w/ VGRS).

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