Step 2 - Adjust Steering Angle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius and 2001 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Draw a line on the RH and LH tie rod and rack ends where it can easily be seen.
- Measure the RH side and LH side.
- Make a note of the measured values.
- Using a paper gauge, measure the distance from RH and LH tie rod ends to the rack end screws.
- Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the rack boots.
- Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.
- 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
- 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.). - Install the RH and LH boot clips.
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