General procedures
1.
WARNING: Steering gear housing adjustment is generally not required during the warranty period. If a feeling of hardness or tightness 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, chock the wheels and jack up the front of the vehicle until the wheels are off the ground.
2. Support the front of the chassis on the axle supports.
3. Disconnect the tie rod from the steering arm.
4. Check torque.
For more information, refer to the chapter: Steering system (211-00 Steering system - General information, Diagnostics and checks).
5.
NOTE: Check for clearance only when the steering gear housing is in the center position.
NOTE: If the steering wheel is not in a straight position, change its position.
For more information, see chapter: Steering wheel (211-04 Steering column, Removal and installation).
Center the steering box.
For more information, see chapter: Steering gear centering (211-00 Steering system - General information, General procedures).
6. To adjust, wiggle the steering gear bipod while having an assistant slowly tighten the steering gear housing adjusting screw at the same time.
7. Tighten the locknut after the clearance is completely eliminated.
8. Repeat the clearance check. If there is play, loosen the locknut and repeat the adjustment procedure.
9. Turn the steering wheel between the extreme lock positions and make sure that it does not turn hard.
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 centers of the ball joints.
12. Connect the tie rod and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft/ft).
13. Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the wheel chocks.
14. Road test the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the chapter: Steering system (211-00 Steering system - General information, Diagnostics and checks).
15. Right Hand Drive Vehicles - If the steering wheel is shifted to the right, the tie rod is too long. If the steering wheel is moved to the left, the tie rod is too short. Left-hand drive vehicles - if the steering wheel is shifted to the right, the tie rod is too short. If the steering wheel is shifted to the left, the tie rod is too long.
16. Adjust the tie rod so that the steering wheel is pointing straight ahead when the vehicle is moving in a straight line.
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