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Steering Angle Check

Check that the wheel alignment is normal. (Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .)

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

Standard value:

STEERING ANGLE SPECIFICATIONS

Item	16-inch wheels	18-inch wheels
Inner wheel	37°12' ± 2°00' (Left/right deviation within 2°00')	32°54' ± 2°00' (Left/right deviation within 2°00')
Outer wheel (reference value)	30°18'	27°48'

Fig 1: Measuring Front Wheel Turning Radius

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Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

If not within the standard value, adjust the tie-rods (right and left), and repeat Steps 1 and 2.
If the measured value exceeds the standard range by performing Step 3, replace the steering gear and linkage assembly (Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE ).

Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Jam Nut & Bellows Assembly Groove
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.