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Front Wheel Turning Angle

  1. Perform toe-in inspection. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
    CAUTION: Perform front wheel turning angle inspection, after toe-in inspection.
  2. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands, so that vehicle can be level.
  3. Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for (RH/LH) road wheels.
    Fig 1: Checking Maximum Inner And Outer Wheel Turning Angles
    G08990206Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles.

      Inner wheel (Angle: A): Refer to  "STEERING ANGLE ".

      Outer wheel (Angle: B): Refer to  "STEERING ANGLE ".

      Fig 2: Identifying Inner Wheel And Outer Wheel Turning Angles
      G08990207Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Check the following items when turning angle is out of the standard.
      • Check rack stroke (L).

        (L): Refer to  "POWER STEERING GEAR ".

      • If rack stroke is out of specification, replace steering gear assembly.
    • Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly, steering column assembly, and front suspension components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condition exists.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rack Stroke Length
      G08990208Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.