Steering System Repair

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

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.

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

Rotate the steering wheel to the center position.

HINT:

Locate the center position by looking at: 1) the upper surface of the steering wheel, 2) the upper cover, and 3) the horizontal line of the "SRS Airbag" symbol imprinted on the steering pad.

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

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

Calculate the measured distance in terms of steering angle.

Reference:

1 mm (0.004 in.) = 1°

HINT:

Make a note of the steering angle.

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

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

HINT:

1. Measure both the RH and LH sides.
   
2. Make a note of the measured values.
   

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

Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.

Turn the RH and LH rack ends equally in different directions according to the steering angle.

Reference:

One 360°turn of rack end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizontal movement) is equal to 13°of steering angle.

Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts.

Torque:

55.5 N*m{566 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Make sure that the difference in length between the RH and LH tie rod ends and rack end screws is within 1.5 mm (0.059 in.).

Install the RH and LH boot clips.