Steering Angle Differs between Left and Right: Procedure

1. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock at a speed of approximately 90°/sec Check if the steering wheel angles between left and right.

   OK

   The steering wheel is centered.

   HINT: 

   If turning the steering wheel quickly while driving at low speeds, the steering angle may differ between left and right, or the steering wheel may become off-center. However, this is not a malfunction.

OK → VGRS SYSTEM IS NORMAL 

NG: Go to next step 

1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel.
3. Check the steering effort.

   OK

   Below 6.5 N*m (66 kgf*cm, 57 in.*lbf)

   HINT: 

   After completing the inspection or repair, attempt to simulate the problem and then perform step 1 again to reconfirm that the problem does not occur.

NG → GO TO POWER STEERING SYSTEM 

OK: Go to next step 

1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to ADJUSTMENT for front, refer to ADJUSTMENT for rear).

   OK

   The wheel alignment is normal.

   HINT: 

   Adjust the tie-rod ends within the specified values so that the tire angles are the same between left and right when the steering wheel is turned from lock to lock.

NG → PERFORM WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT 

OK → PERFORM REINSTALL STEERING GEAR NEUTRAL POSITION AND STEERING COLUMN NEUTRAL POSITION