Steering Angle Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering angle.

Fig 1: Measuring Steering Angle
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Standard value:

Fig 2: Steering Angle Specifications
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CAUTION: When the steering wheel is turned to lock, check that the clearance between the knuckle and the stopper is 1 mm (0.04 inch) or more.

Fig 3: Checking Clearance Between Knuckle & Stopper
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Check that the toe in is within the standard value. If the steering angle is outside the standard value, adjust the toe-in. (Refer to TOE-IN .)
Standard value: 3.5 +/- 3.5 mm (0.14 +/- 0.14 inch)
Adjust the steering angle with the stopper bolt.

Fig 4: Adjusting Steering Angle
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