Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel

Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel
PRE-CHECKING





^ Make sure that wheel alignment is correct.
Wheel alignment: Refer to Front Wheel Alignment.
^ Verify that the steering gear is centered before removing the steering wheel.

CHECKING
1. Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when driving straight ahead.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove the steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position is between two teeth, loosen tie-rod lock nuts. Turn the tie-rods by the same amount in opposite directions on both left and right sides.