1. STEERING OFF CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE

(a) Inspect steering wheel off center.
(1) Apply masking tape to the top center of the steering wheel and steering column upper cover.
(2) Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100 meters at a constant speed of 35 mph (56 km/ h), and hold the steering wheel to maintain the course.

(3) Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the illustration.

(4) Turn the steering wheel to its straight position.
HINT: Refer to the upper surface of the steering wheel, steering spoke and SRS airbag line for the straight position.
(5) Draw a new line on the masking tape or the steering wheel as shown in the illustration.
(6) Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the masking tape of the steering wheel.
(7) Convert the measured distance to steering angle.
HINT:

(b) Adjust the steering angle.
(1) Draw a line on the RH and LH tie rod and on the RH and LH rack end, which can easily be seen.
(2) Using a paper gauge, measure the distance from the RH and LH tie rod ends to the rack end screws.
HINT:

(3) Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the rack boots.
(4) Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.
(5) Turn the RH and LH rack end by the same amount (but in different directions) according to the steering angle.
HINT: 1 turn 360 deg. of rack end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizontal movement) - 12 deg. of steering angle.
(6) Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the difference in length between RH and LH tie rod ends and rack end screws are within 1.5 mm (0.059 in.).
(7) Install the RH and LH boot clips.
On-vehicle Inspection
Steering Column AssemblyFront seat frame with adjuster
Inspection
1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Check operation of the seat frame (slide motor).
Check if the seat frame moves smoothly when
the battery is connected to the slide motor
connector terminals.
OK
If the result is not as specified, replace t ...
Installation
1. INSTALL TIRE PRESSURE WARNING VALVE AND TRANSMITTER
(a) Insert the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter into the valve installation hole. Insert it
from the inside of the rim so that the printed surface
can be seen.
NOTICE:
Check that there is no visible deformation,
damage, ...
Taking out the spare tire
Slide the front passenger’s seat to the frontmost lock position and
the right side second seat to the rearmost lock position so they will
not interfere with the jack handle.
Open the right side sliding door
and you will find the flap on the
floor. Pull back the flap to find
the ...