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Servo Balance Testing And Adjusting: Testing

  1. Connect a pressure gauge as shown in Fig 1  ). Make sure oil in reservoir is at level mark.
    Fig 1: Pressure Gauge Test Set Up
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  2. Remove steering wheel impact guard by compressing sides slightly. Install a torque wrench on steering wheel nut.
  3. With engine at idle, turn steering wheel (using torque wrench) slowly to right and read torque the moment pressure reaches 170 psi (12 kg/cm2 ). Repeat operation turning steering wheel to left. Torque should be 30-40 INCH lbs. (35-46 cmkg) as pressure approaches 170 psi (12 kg/cm2 ). The difference between right and left sides may not exceed 8 INCH lbs. (9 cmkg).
  4. If the difference between the sides exceeds this amount, use the following procedures for correction.