Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform toe-in inspection. Refer to Inspection
.CAUTION: Perform front wheel turning angle inspection after toe-in inspection.
- Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands so that vehicle can be level.
- Check maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH and RH wheels.
- With engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure turning angles.
Outer Wheel Angle (A)
: Refer to Steering Angle .
Inner Wheel Angle (B)
: Refer to Steering Angle .
- With engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure turning angles.
- Check following items when turning angle is outside of specifications.
- Measure the rack stroke specification with the vehicle in neutral position (Non-XD models only).
Rack stroke in neutral position (L)
: Refer to Steering Gear - Non-XD Models .
Turning angles are not adjustable. If any of steering angles are out of the specification, check if the following parts are worn or damaged.
- For XD Models:
- Steering column
- Steering box
- Steering linkage
- Front suspension components
- For Non-XD Models
- Steering column
- Steering gear and linkage
- Front suspension components
If found that they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones.
- For XD Models:
- Measure the rack stroke specification with the vehicle in neutral position (Non-XD models only).