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Steering Angle Check

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

    ITEMS 2.4L ENGINE 3.0L ENGINE
    Inside wheel 36°12' +/- 2°00' 31°00' +/- 2°00'
    Outside wheel (reference) 30°24' 27°00'
    Fig 1: Placing Front Wheel On Turning Radius Gauge
    G02461401Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust the toe-in.
    • Standard value: 0 +/- 3 mm (0 +/- 0.12 inch) 
  3. 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 turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Toe-In
    G02461402Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.