Straight-Ahead Check Table
STRAIGHT-AHEAD CHECK TABLE
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. Is the wheel in the correct position? |
- | Go to Step 2 | - |
| 2 | Is the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt lying parallel to the steering gear? | - | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
| 3 | Is the steering wheel off center by more than 5°? | - | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 4 | The pinion is displaced on the rack. The steering pinion position must be corrected. Is the repair complete? |
- | Go to Step 2 | - |
| 5 | Remove steering wheel and center on the spindle splines. Is the repair complete? |
- | Go to Step 3 | - |
| 6 | Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Measure the inner and the outer angles of the tire centerline compared to the straight-ahead centerline. Are the angles within specifications? | Inner angle: 39.06° Outer angle: 32.36° | System OK | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | The rack assembly was not assembled correctly. Repair as needed. Is the repair complete? |
- | Go to Step 6 | - |