With the vehicle lowered to the floor, set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. Mark the centerlines of both tires on the floor. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and mark the centerlines of both tires on the floor again.
Table for checking the straight-ahead position of the steering wheels
| Step | Operation | Values | Yes | No |
| 1 |
Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
Are the wheels in the correct position?
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Go to Step 2
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| 2 |
Is the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt parallel to the steering gear?
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Go to Step 3
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Go to Step 4
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| 3 |
Does the steering wheel deviate from center more than 5 degrees?
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Go to Step 5
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Go to Step 6
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| 4 |
The pinion is offset relative to the rack. It is necessary to adjust the position of the steering pinion.
Is the renovation finished?
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Go to Step 2
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| 5 |
Remove the steering wheel and center it on the spindle splines.
Is the renovation finished?
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Go to Step 3
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| 6 |
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
Measure the inside and outside angles between the tire centerline and the straight-ahead centerline.
Are the angles within the specified limits?
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Inner angle:
≈ 36.5°
External angle:
≈ 29.8°
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The system is working properly
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Go to Step 7
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| 7 |
The rack unit is assembled incorrectly. Repair if necessary.
Is the renovation finished?
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Go to Step 6
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