1. Verify that the steering assembly, steering column and steering wheel are installed in the correct position.
2. Set the vehicle's wheels to straight ahead and check if the steering wheel is in the center position.
3. If the steering wheel is not in neutral, loosen the outer tie rod lock nut and turn the inner tie rod to adjust left or right respectively.
Note. Maximum permissible length L of the steering rod after adjustment: 106 mm.
Steering wheel force check
1. Place the vehicle on a level and dry surface, apply the parking brake.
2. Check tire pressure and top up if necessary.
3. Start the engine.
4. Check the force on the steering wheel after turning the steering wheel 540°from the neutral position, using a suitable tool, as shown in the figure. It should not exceed 7 N.
Note. multiply distance (L) in meters from the hook of the spring dynamometer to the center of the steering wheel by the obtained value of the applied force to obtain the torque value.
Checking the angles of rotation of the front wheels
Note. All values are given in the section «Service data and specification» at the end of the chapter.
Check the angles of rotation of the steered wheels after checking the angles of their installation:
1. Place the front wheels on a special stand for checking the steering angles, and the rear wheels on stands. Check the maximum inner and outer steering angles of the left and right wheels.
2. Start the engine at idle and, turning the steering wheel from lock to lock from left to right, measure the steering angles «A» And «IN».
3. If the rotation angles exceed the set values, check the following parameters:
Check the neutral position of rack L.
Note. Dimension L with neutral position of the steering rack: 77.5 mm.
If necessary, disassemble the steering mechanism to determine the cause of exceeding the nominal travel of the rack.
Note. The angles of rotation of the steered wheels are not adjustable. Check the steering assembly, steering column assembly, and front suspension components for wear or damage if any of the steering angles are out of specification. Replace any of the components if their condition is not within specifications.