Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle

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

Fig 1: Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle
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Start engine and run at idle, turn the steering wheel all the way right and left, measure the turning angle.

Fig 2: Checking Turning Angle Of Inner & Outer Wheel
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Fig 3: Determining Full Turning Angles Of Inner & Outer Wheels
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If it is not within specification, measure the rack strokes.
1. Rack stroke "L" : 60 mm (2.36 in)
If the rack stroke is out of specification, disassemble steering gear to check the rack stroke.
Turning angles are not adjustable. If any of the steering angles is not within specification, check the following components for wear or damage.
- Steering gear
- Steering column
- Front suspension components
If they are damaged, replace with new one respectively.