Steering System Adjustment

Check if the steering wheel is off center.

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

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   *1	Masking Tape
   *2	Steering Wheel
   *3	Steering Column Upper 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. Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the illustration.
   

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   *1	Masking Tape
   *2	Steering Wheel
   *3	Steering Column Upper Cover
   *4	Marked Line

4. Turn the steering wheel to the center position.
   

   HINT:

   Look at the upper surface of the steering wheel, steering spoke 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.
   

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   *1	Masking Tape
   *2	Steering Wheel
   *3	Steering Column Upper Cover
   *4	Marked Line

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

7. Convert the measured distance to steering angle.
   

   HINT:

   1. Measured distance of 1 mm (0.0394 in.) = Steering angle of approximately 1 degree.
      
   2. Make a note of the steering angle.
      

Adjust the steering angle.

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

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   *1

   Matchmark

2. Measure the distance from the RH and LH tie rod ends to the ends of the rack end screws.
   

   HINT:

   1. Measure both the RH and LH sides.
      
   2. 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.
   

   HINT:

   One 360 degree turn of the rack ends (1.5 mm (0.0591 in.) horizontal movement) equals 12 degrees of steering angle.

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

   Torque:

   56 N*m{571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the difference between the distances from the RH and LH tie rod ends to the ends of the rack end screws is within 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.).

7. Install the RH and LH boot clips.