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Steering Force Check

Check
1. Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-ahead position.
2. Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. (Refer to tire placard.)





3. Start engine and keep it running till power steering fluid is warmed to 50 to 60°C (122 to 140°F).





4. 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 lbs.)