Stationary Steering Effort Check

With the vehicle stopped on a flat and paved surface, turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
Start the engine and set the engine idle speed.
1. Standard value: 850 +/- 100 r/min
Attach a spring scale to the outer circumference of the steering wheel and measure the steering force required to turn the steering wheel from the straight ahead position to the left and right (within a range of 1.5 turns). Also check to be sure that there is no significant change in the required steering effort.

Fig 1: Measuring Steering Wheel For Free Play
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
1. Standard value:
  Steering effort: 32 N (7.2 lb) or less
  
  Fluctuation allowance: 6.0 N (1.35 lb) or less
If the measured value exceeds the standard value, refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: DIFFICULT STEERING WHEEL OPERATION (INSUFFICIENT POWER ASSIST) .