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Front Wheel Turning Angle

  1. Perform toe-in inspection. Refer to INSPECTION .
    CAUTION:

    Perform front wheel turning angle inspection, after toe-in inspection.

  2. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands, so that vehicle can be level.
    Fig 1: Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle
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  3. Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for (RH/LH) road wheels.
    • With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles.
      Fig 2: Measuring Turning Angle
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      Inner wheel (Angle: A) : Refer to STEERING ANGLE .
      Outer wheel (Angle: B) : Refer to STEERING ANGLE .
    • Check the following items when turning angle is out of the standard.
      • Check rack stroke (L).
        Fig 3: Rack Stroke Length
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        (L) : Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR .
      • If rack stroke is out of specification, replace steering gear assembly.
        • Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly, steering column assembly, and front suspension components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condition exists.