Steering Gear: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTGEARBOX BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT (SERVICING ON VEHICLE)
1) Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
2) Loosen the adjusting screw by using ST, and apply liquid gasket to the entire area of the adjusting screw threads.
PREPARATION TOOL:
ST: SPECIAL TOOL CPS (34199AJ060)
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1102 or THREE BOND 1215
3) Tighten the adjusting screw to the specified torque, then loosen it.
Tightening torque:
9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
4) Tighten the adjusting screw to the specified torque, then loosen it.
Tightening torque:
6.0 Nm (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
5) Tighten the adjusting screw to the specified torque, then loosen it approx. 30°.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen 30° or more.
Tightening torque:
6.0 Nm (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
6) Install the lock nut. While holding the adjusting screw, tighten the lock nut using ST.
Tightening torque (lock nut):
39 Nm (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Secure the adjusting screw to prevent it from rotating while tightening the lock nut.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
1) Adjust the front toe. Service and Repair
CAUTION:
When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the 0 point setting mode for each sensor in the VDCCM&H/U.
2) Check the steering angle of the wheels.
Standard of steering angle:
3) If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal when wheels are set in the straight ahead position, or error is more than 5° on the periphery of the steering wheel, correctly re-install the steering wheel.
4) If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal with vehicle set in the straight ahead position after this adjustment, correct it by turning the right and left tie-rods in the opposite direction from each other by the same angle. Also check that there are no abnormal steering force, failure of the steering wheel to return or other faults.