Front Wheel Turning Angle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands, so that vehicle can be level.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH and RH road wheels.

Fig 1: Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles.
Inner wheel (Angle: A) : Refer to "STEERING ANGLE ".

Outer wheel (Angle: B) : Refer to "STEERING ANGLE ".
- Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and front suspension components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condition exists.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Turning Angle
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check the following items when turning angle is out of the standard.
1. Check the neutral position of the rack stroke (L).
  L : Refer to "RACK STROKE ".
  
  Fig 3: Checking Rack Strole L
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack stroke is outside of the standard.
  - Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and front suspension components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condition exists.