3 - 37CHKADJCHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM/ADJUSTING THE TOE-INCHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.2. Check:• steering assembly bearingsTry to move the steering wheel up anddown, and back and forth.Excessive play → Replace the steeringshaft assembly.3. Check:• tie-rod endsTurn the steering wheel to the left and rightuntil it stops completely, and then move thesteering wheel slightly in the opposite direc-tion.Tie-rod end(s) have vertical play → Replacethe tie-rod end(s).4. Raise the front end of the vehicle so thatthere is no weight on the front wheels.5. Check:• ball joints and/or wheel bearingsMove the wheels laterally back and forth.Excessive free play → Replace the frontarms (upper and lower) and/or wheel bear-ings.ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.2. Measure:• toe-inOut of specification → Adjust. NOTE:Before measuring the toe-in, make sure thatthe tire pressure is correct.a. Mark both front tire tread centers.b. Face the steering wheel straight ahead.Toe-in15 ~ 25 mm (0.59 ~ 0.98 in)(with tires touching the ground)www.midwestmanuals.com
