Sequoia LTD 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2001)
Steering Wheel: Testing and Inspection
Repair For Steering Wheel Off Center
REPAIR PROCEDURES
HINT: This is the repair procedure for steering off center.
1. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER
a. Apply masking tape on the top center of the steering wheel and steering column upper cover.
b. 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.
c. Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the illustration.
d. 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.
e. Draw a new line on the masking tape of the steering wheel as shown in the illustration.
f.
Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the masking tape of the steering wheel.
g. Convert the measured distance to steering angle.
Measured distance 1 mm (0.04 inch) = Steering angle approximately 1 deg.