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Steering Angle Check

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

    Standard value: 

    Fig 1: Steering Angle Specifications
    G01886723Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 2: Measuring Steering Angle
    G01886724Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    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 And Stopper
    G01886725Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. 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 WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .)

    Standard value: 3.5 +/- 3.5 mm (0.14 +/- 0.14 inch) 

  3. Adjust the steering angle with the stopper bolt.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Steering Angle With Stopper Bolt
    G01886726Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.