With the vehicle lowered to the floor, set the steering wheel to a straight position. Mark the center lines of both tires on the floor. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and again mark the center lines of both tires on the floor.
Table for checking the straight position of the steered wheels
| Step | Operation | Values | Yes | No |
| 1 |
Set the steering wheel to a straight 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 box?
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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 lean more than 5 degrees off center?
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Go to Step 5
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Go to Step 6
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| 4 |
The gear is offset relative to the rack. It is necessary to correct the position of the steering gear.
Is the repair 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 repair 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 center line and the straight center line.
Are the angles within the specified limits?
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Inner corner:
≈ 36.5°
External corner:
≈ 29.8°
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System OK
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Go to Step 7
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| 7 |
Rack assembly incorrectly assembled. Repair if necessary.
Is the repair finished?
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Go to Step 6
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