Steering Angle Check

CAUTION: After adjusting the steering angle, always perform calibration to make TCL/ASC-ECU learn the neutral position of the steering wheel sensor. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION ).

Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering angle.

Standard value:

LEFT AND RIGHT DEVIATION

ITEM	SPECIFICATION
Inner wheel	31°48' ± 2°00' (Left/right deviation within 2°00')
Outer wheel (reference value)	27°06'

If the steering angle is not within the standard value, adjust the toe as follows.
Standard value: 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 inch)

Fig 1: Measuring Steering Angle
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
1. Loosen the jam nut, and unclip the bellows.
2. Adjust the toe by turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite directions).
  NOTE: The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
3. Tighten the jam nut to the specified torque, and tighten the bellows by the clip.
Tightening torque: 52 ± 2 N.m (38 ± 1 ft-lb)
Recheck the steering angle.

Fig 2: Adjusting Toe-In

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.