Steering Wheel Off Center Inspection

Mark the steering wheel upper (A) and upper cover (B) using the masking tape.

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Align the steering wheel and mark the straight line (A) on the masking tape.

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Keep the vehicle straight and drive about 100 m, and mark the new straight line (A) as the steering wheel is turned.

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Remove the front wheel and tires.
(Refer to Suspension System - " WHEEL ")
Loosen the tie rod end nut (A) enough to adjust the steering wheel off center.
Tie rod tightening torque:

49.0 - 53.9 N.m (5.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 39.8 lb.ft)

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Fix the tie rod end (A) with a spanner to prevent turning during adjustment.

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Turn the tie rod turnbuckle (A) clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the steering wheel off center.

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[Tie rod turnbuckle rotation according to steering wheel off center]

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NOTE:

During adjustment, check the distance (A) from time to time, do not adjust the turnbuckle in the direction of increasing the distance (A).

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Adjust the RH and LH tie rods as below.
(LH clockwise once → RH counterclockwise once)