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.





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





4. With engine idling, measure steering force by pulling spring balancer hooked on steering wheel in tangential direction.
Steering force
Less than 40 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lbs.)