Steering: Testing and Inspection

1. Measure steering effort in stand still with engine idling on concrete road. Steering effort should be 7.1 lbs or less in both directions. If effort is not as specified, adjust backlash.
2. Remove joint assembly.
3. Measure steering wheel effort. Steering wheel effort should be .51 lbs. or less in both directions. Variation should be .24 lbs. or less.
4. 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.
5. Inspect front wheels for unsteady revolution or rattling and brake for dragging.
6. Remove and inspect tie rod ends.
7. Measure rotating and sliding resistance of gearbox assembly. Rotating resistance should be 1.76 lbs. or less around center position and 2.27 lbs. or less in all positions within 20 percent difference between clockwise and counterclockwise. Sliding resistance should be 55 lbs. or less with 20 precent difference between left and right directions. If rotating and sliding resistance is not as specified, adjust backlash.