| Table 1: | Straight-Ahead Tire Specifications |
Notice: Do not hold the steering wheel in the full turn position longer than 5 seconds, as damage to the steering pump may result.
Notice: Refer to Steering Wheel in the Full Turn Position Notice in the Preface section.
After all the necessary operations on the steering gear are completed, check the exact straight-ahead position of the steering in each case.
With the vehicle on the floor, place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. Mark the centerline of both tires on the floor. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and mark the new centerline of both tires on the floor.
Application | Tire | Specified Value |
|---|---|---|
Inside Angle (2) | 145, 155 | 37.5-41.5° |
175 | 32.9-36.9° | |
Outside Angle (1) | 145, 155 | 31.5-35.5° |
175 | 28.5-32.5° |
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 the steering wheel and center on the spindle splines. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 2 | -- |
6 |
Do the angles match the value 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 | -- |
