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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: Measuring Steering Angle
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    Fig 2: Steering Angle Specifications Chart
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  2. If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in.

    Standard value: 0 plus/minus 3 mm (0 plus/minus 0.12 inch)

  3. Fig 3: Adjusting Toe-In
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  4. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
    NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turn buckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.