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Steering

Steering wheel Rotational play measured at outside edge With engine running Standard or new 0 - 10 mm
Starting load measured at outside edge With engine running Standard or new 30 N
Gearbox Angle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position 60 deg +/- 5 deg
Power steering pump belt
Adjust a new belt to the new belt specification, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt specification.
Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs.) applied mid-way between pulleys Used belt 13.0 - 16.5 mm
New belt 8.5 - 11.0 mm
Tension
(measured with belt tension gauge)
Used belt 390 - 540 N
New belt 740 - 880 N