Aerio AWD L4-2.0L (2003)
3. After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nuts (a): 45 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.
Steering Angle Check and Adjustment
When tie rod or tie rod end was replaced, check toe and then also steering angle with turning radius gauge (1).
If steering angle is not correct, check if right and left tie rods are equal in length "A".
NOTE: If tie rod lengths were changed to adjust steering angle, reinspect toe-in.
Steering angle
Inside: 37.5° ± 3°
Outside: 32.5° ± 3°
Reference Information
Side slip
When checked with side slip tester, side slip should satisfy following specification.
Side slip limit
IN: 2 mm/m (0.079 in/3.3 ft)
OUT: 1 mm/m (0.039 in/3.3 ft)
If side slip exceeds the limit, toe or front wheel alignment may not be correct.