Steering: Testing and Inspection

1. Measure steering effort in stand still with engine idling on concrete road. Steering effort should be as follows:
a. On 1990 Legacy models, 7.1 lbs. or less in both directions.
b. On all other models, 6.6 lbs. or less in both directions.
c. On all models, if effort is not as specified, adjust backlash.
2. Measure steering effort in stand still with engine stalled on concrete road. Steering effort should be as follows:
a. On all models except Legacy, 20.9 lbs. or less in both directions.
b. On 1990 Legacy models, 33.1 lbs. or less in both directions
c. On 1991-92 Legacy models, 66.2 lbs. or less in both directions.
d. On all models, if effort is not as specified, adjust backlash.
3. Remove joint assembly.
4. Measure steering wheel effort. Steering wheel effort should be .51 lbs. or less in both directions. Variation should be .24 lbs. or less.
5. Measure folding torque of joint assembly. Folding torque should be 1.23 lbs. or less for long yoke or 1.90 lbs. or less for short yoke. If folding torque is not as specified, replace joint assembly.
6. Inspect front wheels for unsteady revolution or rattling and brake for dragging.
7. Remove and inspect tie rod ends.
8. Measure rotating resistance of gearbox assembly. Rotating resistance should be 2.51 lbs. or less in straight ahead position and in all positions as follows:
a. On all models except 1991-92 Legacy, 2.90 lbs.
b. On 1991-92 Legacy models, 3.55 lbs.
c. Variation should not exceed 20 percent difference between clockwise and counterclockwise.
d. If rotating resistance is not as specified, adjust backlash.
9. Measure sliding resistance of gearbox assembly. Sliding resistance should be as follows:
a. On all models except 1990 Legacy, 68 lbs.
b. On 1990 Legacy models, 54 lbs.
c. Variation should not exceed 20 precent between left and right directions.
d. If sliding resistance is not as specified, adjust backlash.