Note: Adjust the steering rack with the wheels in a strictly straight position.
Left hand drive:
1. Loosen the lock nut of the steering rack clamp screw with a special tool, then loosen the steering rack clamp screw.
2. Tighten the steering rack guide clamp screw to 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m), then loosen it.
3. Tighten the steering rack guide clamp screw again to 3.9 N·m (0.4 kgf·m), then turn it back to the set angle.
Set rotation angle: 20° max.
4. Tighten the lock nut while holding the steering rack clamp screw.
5. Check the steering for tightness or looseness by turning the steering wheel fully.
6. Perform the following checks: Steering operation. Measure the assist force with the vehicle stationary.
Right hand drive:
1. Loosen the steering rack clamp lock nut using a special tool, then loosen the clamp screw.
2. Tighten, loosen and tighten the clamp screw twice to 4.9 N·m (0.5 kgf·m), then back it off to the set angle.
Set rotation angle: 25° max.
3. Tighten the lock nut while holding the steering rack clamp screw.
4. Check the steering for tightness or looseness by turning the steering wheel fully.
5. Perform the following checks:
- Steering operation.
- Auxiliary force on a parked car.
Note: The illustration shows a left-hand drive vehicle.
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