Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle
- Perform toe-in inspection. Refer to Inspection
.CAUTION: Perform front wheel turning angle inspection after toe-in inspection.
- Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands so that vehicle can be level.
- Check maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH and RH wheels.
- With engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure turning angles.
Outer Wheel Angle (A)
: Refer to Steering Angle .
Inner Wheel Angle (B)
: Refer to Steering Angle .
- With engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure turning angles.
- Check following items when turning angle is outside of specifications.
- Check neutral position of rack stroke (L).
Rack stroke in neutral position (L)
: Refer to Rack Stroke .
- Check steering gear, steering column and front suspension components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are outside of specifications. Replace worn or damaged components as required.NOTE: Wheel turning angles are not adjustable.
- Check neutral position of rack stroke (L).