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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.

Note
^ The travel distance of the right and left tie rods should be the same.





4. Rotate the tie rod and adjust so that the length L shown in the figure is within the specification.
Dimension L (reference value) 13-31 mm (0.52-1.22 in)
Difference between left and right 3 mm (0.12 in) or less
5. Tighten the locknut of the tie-rod end.
Tightening torque 78.6-108.0 N-m (8.1-11.0 kgf-m, 58.0-79.6 ft-lbf)
6. Correct the rack boot twists.
7. Install and fix the rack boot clamp.
8. After adjusting the steering angle, always inspect and adjust the toe angle.