Stationary Steering Effort Check

STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK (POWER STEERING)
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
2. Set the engine speed to 1,000 rpm.
3. Measure the tangential force with a spring balance by turning the steering wheel clockwise and counterclockwise one and a half turns.

Standard value : 3.3 kg (7.31 lbs) or less


4. If the stationary steering effort exceeds the standard value, check for belt slackness, damage, insufficient oil, air mixed into oil, collapsed or twisted hoses, etc., and repair if found.