Gear Housing Movement Check

1. Check the movement of steering gear housing during stationary steering on a dry paved surface.
- Apply a force of 49 Nm (5 kg, 11 lbs.) to steering wheel to check the gear housing movement. Turn ignition key OFF while checking.

Movement of gear housing: ± 2 mm (± 0.08 inch) or less

2. If movement exceeds the limit, replace mounting insulator after confirming proper installation of gear housing mounting brackets.