Left and Right-Hand Wheel Lock, Checking

Left and right-hand wheel lock, checking
This test is only necessary if:
^ The steering locks differ by more than 2° from one another from the steering center point
^ One side has contact between tire and a front axle component or body at full lock
^ Turning circles left/right different





The distance between front axle components and tires - arrow - must be the same at full lock (full turn left/right).

If the distances are unequal then this can be corrected by turning left/right tie rod.

Example:
Right steering lock smaller than left;
- Loosen tie rod lock nuts.
- Turn left tie rod counter-clockwise (unscrew tie rod end).
- Turn tie rod, right side equal amount to left but in opposite direction (turns tie rod end in).
- Check total toe.

Note:
^ Check total toe is still set to prescribed specifications after completing adjustments!

- Tighten lock nuts.
After tightening lock nut - 1 - It is possible that the value will change slightly.

If toe adjustment has not moved more than 2° from specification, adjustment is OK.

Note:
^ After turning tie rods, make sure that the boots are not twisted.