00-16 SERVICE INFORMATION N3A0007E N3A0010E Steering Function 1. Set front wheels to its straight ahead position. 2. Align the toe-in gauge with center height of each wheels at front end. 3. Apply center marks to each wheel, then take mea- surement of distance A between the center marks on each wheel. 4. Move slowly the vehicle rearward until center marks get its rear end position. 5. Take measurement of distance B between the cen- ter marks at rear end. Check the following items.
Steering wheel shake Steering shimmy Hard steering Turning radius Steering wheel return Steering pull to one side Inspection of Wheel Alignment The points listed below must be checked prior to inspec- tion front wheel alignment. Tire pressure and abnormal wear Front hub bearing for axial play Ball joint on steering linkage for play Operation of shock absorbers Tightness of suspension parts King pin bearings for play Toe-In Measurement should be taken with the vehicle on a sur- face plate. If a surface plate is not available, toe-in should be checked with the vehicle parked on a level floor. N3A0011E Toe-in can be calculated with next formula. Toe-in = B A Toe-in 2 — 2 mm ( 0.08 — 0.08 in)