Steering Force Check

Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-ahead position.
Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. (Refer to tire placard.)
Start engine and keep it running till power steering fluid is warmed to 50 to 60 °C (122 to 140 °F)

Fig 1: Checking Power Steering Fluid Temperature
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With engine idling, measure steering force by pulling spring balancer hooked on steering wheel in tangential direction.
Steering force: Less than 50 N (5.0 kg, 11.0 lb)

Fig 2: Measuring Steering Force
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