Steering Off Center Repair Procedure

1. Inspect Steering Wheel Off Center.

A. Apply masking tape on the top center of the steering wheel and steering column upper cover.

B. Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100 meters (0.06 mile) at a constant speed of 35 mph (56 km/h), and hold the steering wheel to maintain the course.





C. Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the illustration.





D. Turn the steering wheel to the center position.

HINT:
Refer to the upper surface of the steering wheel, steering spoke and SRS airbag line for the center position.

E. Draw a new line on the masking tape on the steering wheel as shown in the illustration.

F. Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the masking tape on the steering wheel.

G. Convert the measured distance to steering angle (adjustment value).

Measured distance 1 mm (0.04 in.) = Steering angle (adjustment value) of approximately 1 degree.

HINT:
Make a note of the steering angle.





2. Adjust Steering Angle.

A. Draw a line on the LH and RH tie rod ends and rack ends respectively where it can be easily seen.

B. Using a ruler, measure the distance from the LH and RH tie rod ends to the rack end screws.

HINT:

^ Measure both sides.

^ Make a note of the measured values.





C. Remove the LH and RH boot clips from the rack boots.

D. Loosen the LH and RH lock nuts.

E. Turn the LH and RH rack ends by the same amount (but in different directions) according to the steering angle.

360 degree turn of rack end
(1.5 mm [0.059 in.]
horizontal movement)
= 12 degrees of steering angle.

F. Tighten the LH and RH lock nuts by the specified torque.

Torque: 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 54 ft.lbf)

NOTE:
Make sure that the difference in length between the RH and LH tie rod ends and rack end screws are within 1.5 mm (0.059 in.).

G. Install the LH and RH boot clips.