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Inspection Procedure

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  1. After completing all the necessary procedures on the steering gear, inspect the position of the front wheels and the steering wheel.
  2. With the vehicle on the floor, place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Mark the centerline of the front tires on the floor.
  4. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
  5. Mark the new centerline of the front tires on the floor.
  6. Measure the turning angle of each tire.
  7. Fig 1: Straight Ahead Diagnosis
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  8. Compare the measurements to the specifications.

    Specifications: 

    • The outside angle (a) is 34 degrees ± 1 degree 30 minutes.
    • The inside angle (b) is 39 degrees 5 minutes ± 1 degree 30 minutes.