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Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle

CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE





^ Check front wheel turning angle after the toe-in inspection. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands so that vehicle can be level. Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH and RH road wheels.








^ Start engine and run at idle, turn steering wheel all the way right and left, measure the turning angle.

^ Any turning angles are not adjustable. If any of steering angles are out of the specification, check if the following parts are wear or damaged.
- Steering gear
- Steering column
- Front suspension components
If found that they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones respectively.