6. Center steering wheel.
A. Steering wheel centered
7. Place one mark on each front tire with a
chalk at height of the center of the wheel.
The mark must be under the frame, from a
side point of view.
Inspecting the Wheel Bearing
1. Safely lift and support the front of vehicle.
Refer to INTRODUCTION subsection.
2. Hold wheel by the top and the bottom
and move it. Check for any play.
3. If there is any loose, replace wheel
bearing, refer to STEERING SYSTEM
subsection.
NOTE: To properly locate play during this
inspection, be sure to check other
components for wear or loose (ball joints,
suspension pivots, etc). If necessary repair
or replace all defective parts before
checking the wheel bearing condition. Be
careful not to misjudge loose in the ball
joint and loose in the wheel bearing.
Inspect the tie rod for distortion or damage.
If any damage are found, replace the tie rod
with a new one.
Inspect the tie ends for smooth movement.
If there are any abnormalities, replace the
tie rod end with a new one.
Inspect the tie rod end boot for wear or
damage.
If any damage are found, replace the tie rod
end with a new one.
Inspecting the Steering System
Steering Column
Turn and move steering column to detect
any play.
Rack and Pinion
Check rack and pinion boots for:
- Damage
- Cracks
- Replace if necessary.
Park vehicle on flat ground, make sure the
tire pressure for right and left tires is same
and set to the proper specification, set the
front wheels in the straight position, then
place a load of 75kg on the seat.
Measure The distance A and B of the front
wheels and calculate the difference.
Toe-in.: B-A= 5 mm
A: front of front wheel
B: rear of front wheel
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