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To measure on the floor to get exactly 20 degrees of steering, cut a30-inch piece of 1-by-6-inch wood or similar straight, flat piece andlay it against the tire. Mark midway on the wood (15 inches) and linethat up with the hub. Mark the outside corner of each end of the wood.Turn the steering wheel until the ends have moved 53/16 inches and youwill have turned the wheel 20 degrees.
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 To measure on the floor to get exactly 20 degrees of steering, cut a30-inch piece of 1-by-6-inch wood or similar straight, flat piece andlay it against the tire. Mark midway on the wood (15 inches) and linethat up with the hub. Mark the outside corner of each end of the wood.Turn the steering wheel until the ends have moved 53/16 inches and youwill have turned the wheel 20 degrees.  View Related Article

 

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