Turning Effort

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are properly aligned and tire pressure is correct before testing turning effort.

1. Park the vehicle on dry concrete and set the parking brake.
2. Insert Dial Thermometer into the power steering pump auxiliary reservoir.
3. Idle the engine for three to five minutes.

CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against a stop for more than three to five seconds at a time.

4. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop several times to warm the fluid to 43-49° C (110-120° F).
5. Measure the pull required to turn the steering wheel one complete revolution in each direction.

NOTE:
- For accurate readings, always pull the scale in the direction the point of scale attachment is moving (tangental to the steering wheel rim) through the full circle.
- If the effort is greater than specification, check for low fluid level, air in the system, and fluid leakage.