General procedures
1.
WARNING: Steering gear housing adjustment is not normally required during the warranty period. If a stiff or tight feeling occurs during the warranty period, the unit should be returned to the manufacturer. No attempt should be made to adjust the clearance.
Apply the parking brake, block the wheels with chocks and jack up the front of the car until the wheels are off the ground.
2. Support the front of the chassis on the axle supports.
3. Disconnect the longitudinal steering rod from the steering gear pitman arm.
4. Check the torque.
For more information, refer to the chapter: Steering system (211-00 Steering system - General information, Diagnostics and tests).
5.
NOTE: Check for clearance only when the steering gear housing is in the center position.
NOTE: If the steering wheel is not straight ahead, adjust its position.
For more information, refer to the chapter: Steering wheel (211-04 Steering column, Removal and installation).
Center the steering gear housing.
For more information, refer to the chapter: Steering Gear Centering (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures).
6. To adjust, rock the steering arm while asking an assistant to slowly tighten the steering gear housing adjusting screw.
7. After the gap has been completely eliminated, tighten the lock nut.
8. Repeat the check for clearance. If there is clearance, loosen the lock nut and repeat the adjustment procedure.
9. Turn the steering wheel between the extreme lock positions and make sure that it turns freely.
10. Make sure the front wheel alignment is correct and the wheels are pointing straight ahead.
11. Adjust the tie rod to 924 mm between the ball joint centers.
12. Connect the longitudinal steering rod and tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft·lbs/ft).
13. Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the wheel chocks.
14. Perform a road test of the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the chapter: Steering system (211-00 Steering system - General information, Diagnostics and tests).
15. Right-hand drive vehicles - If the steering wheel is offset to the right, the tie rod is too long. If the steering wheel is offset to the left, the tie rod is too short. Left-hand drive vehicles - If the steering wheel is offset to the right, the tie rod is too short. If the steering wheel is offset to the left, the tie rod is too long.
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16. Adjust the steering link so that when the vehicle is moving straight ahead, the steering wheel points straight ahead.
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