Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force

CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature. Make sure the fluid temperature is approximately 60° to 80°C (140° to 176°F). Tires need to be inflated to normal pressure.





4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has been turned 360° from the neutral position.
Steering wheel turning: 39 N (4 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) or less force
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check rack sliding force. Refer to "CHECKING RACK SLIDING FORCE".
6. If rack sliding force is not within specifications, adjust rack sliding force. Refer to "Adjustment for Rack Sliding Force".
7. If rack sliding force is OK, inspect steering column. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL".