| Table 1: | Straight-Ahead Tire Specifications |
After completing all the necessary procedures on the steering gear, inspect position of the front wheels and the steering wheel.
With the vehicle on the floor, place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. Mark the centerline of the front tires on the floor. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Mark the new centerline of the front tires on the floor.
Angle | Specified Value |
|---|---|
Inner Angle (B) | 39°5'±1°30' |
Outer Angle (A) | 34°±1°30' |
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. Is the wheel in the correct position? | Go to Step 2 | -- |
2 | Is the steering coupling flange pinch bolt lying horizontally? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
3 | Is the steering wheel off center by more than 5 degrees? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
4 | The pinion is displaced on the rack. The steering pinion position must be corrected. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 2 | -- |
5 | Remove steering wheel and center on the spindle splines. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 3 | -- |
6 |
Do the angles match the values specified in the Straight-Ahead Tire Specifications table? | System OK | Go to Step 7 |
7 | The rack assembly was not assembled correctly. Repair as needed. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 6 | -- |
