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Step 2 - Adjust Steering Angle

  1. Draw a line on the RH and LH tie rod and rack ends where it can easily be seen.
    2. NOTE:
    • Measure the RH side and LH side.
    • Make a note of the measured values.
    Fig 1: Marking & Measuring Tie Rod Ends
    G01066377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Using a paper gauge, measure the distance from RH and LH tie rod ends to the rack end screws.
  3. Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the rack boots.
    Fig 2: Identifying Boot Clips & Tie Rod End Lock Nuts
    G01066378Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.
  5. Turn the RH and LH rack end by the same amount (but in different directions) according to the steering angle.

    1 turn 360 deg. of rack end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizontal movement) = 12 deg. of steering angle 

  6. Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts.

    Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf) 

    NOTE: Make sure that the difference in length between RH and LH tie rod ends and rack end screws are within 1.5 mm (0.059 in.).
  7. Install the RH and LH boot clips.
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