Maxima SE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1998)
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180° (1/2 turn).
NOTE: If the wheels have rotated more than 180° (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side).
Distance (A - B)
Minimum: +1 mm (+0.04 inch)
Nominal: +2 mm (+0.08 inch)
Maximum: +3 mm (+0.12 inch)
Angle (Left + Right)
Minimum: +5.5' (+0.09°)
Nominal: +11' (+0.18°)
Maximum: +16' (+0.27°)
7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.
a. Loosen lock nuts.
b. Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in and out.
Standard length "L": 202.7 mm (7.98 inch).
c. Tighten lock nuts to 78 - 98 Nm (58 - 72 ft. lbs.)
Turning Angle
1. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Then move vehicle forward until front wheels rest on turning radius gauge properly.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turning angle.
Do not hold the steering wheel on full lock for more than 15 seconds.
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