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Steering Angle Adjustment

Steering Angle Adjustment

1. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end.
2. Remove the rack boot clamp.
3. Rotate the tie rod and adjust the steering angle.
Standard steering angle
Inner: 38° 42'±3°
Outer: 32° 54'±3°





Note: Rotate and adjust the tie rod. The difference between the right and left dimension L shown in the figure should be within the specification.

Standard: 3 mm (0.12 inch) or less
4. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Tightening torque 68.6 - 98.0 Nm (7.00 - 9.99 kegs-cm, 50.6 - 72.2 ft. lbs.)
5. Correct the rack boot deformation.
6. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
7. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the total toe-in.