Stationary Steering Effort Check

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Increase the engine speed to 1000 + 100 rpm.

NOTE: After checking, reset the engine speed to the standard value (idling speed).





3. Measure the turning force with a spring scale by turning the steering wheel clockwise and counterclockwise one and a quart turns.

Stationary steering effort [Standard value] 33.3 N (3.4 kg, 15.1 lbs) or less

4. Check that there is no excessive force change while turning the steering wheel.
5. If the stationary steering effort is excessive, check and adjust the following points:
1) Damage or cracks of the dust covers of the lower arm ball joint and tie rod end.
2) Pinion preload of the steering gear box and turning starting torque of the tie rod end ball joint.
3) Turning starting torque of the lower arm ball joint.