Steering Angle Adjustment
- Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
- Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
- Remove the rack boot clamp.
- Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.NOTE:
- The travel distance of the right and left tie rods should be the same.
- Rotate the tie rod and adjust so that the length L shown in the figure is within the specification.
Dimension L (reference value) 33.9-43.9 mm {1.34-1.72 in}
Difference between left and right 3 mm {0.12 in} or less
- Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Tightening torque
68.6-98.0 N.m {7.00-9.99 kgf.m, 50.6-72.2 ft.lbf}
- Correct the rack boot twists.
- Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
- After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the total toe-in.