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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2007OUTLANDER LS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING LINKAGEON-VEHICLE SERVICESTEERING ANGLE CHECK
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS, FWD
Steering Angle Check
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander LS, FWDSECTION Steering Angle Check
CAUTION:
After adjusting the steering angle, always perform calibration to make ABS/ASC-ECU learn the neutral position of the steering wheel sensor. (Refer to
STEERING WHEEL SENSOR CALIBRATION
.)
- Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and measure the steering angle.ITEM SPECIFICATION CHART
ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS Inside wheel 39° Outside wheel (reference) 32° - When the calibrated value is outside the standard value, improper toe-in adjustment may be present. Check and adjust the toe-in correctly if necessary.
Standard value: 1 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.09 inch)
To adjust the toe-in, remove the bellows clip of the tie-rod, loosen the locking nut, and then rotate the left tie-rod and right tie-rod in the reverse direction by an equal amount.
- Recheck the steering angle.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.