Stationary Steering Effort Check

CHECKING STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT (POWER STEERING)
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Increase the engine speed to 1,000 rpm.

CAUTION: After checking, reset the engine speed to the standard value (idling speed).

3. Measure the turning force with a spring scale by turning the steering wheel clockwise and counter-clockwise one and a half turns.
Standard value
Stationary steering effort 34.3 N (3.5 kg, 7.7 lbs.) or less
4. Check that there is no excessive force required while turning the steering wheel.
5. If the stationary steering effort is excessive, check for and adjust the following points :
1) Damage or cracks of the dust covers of the lower arm ball joint and tie rod end.
2) Pinion preload of the steering gear box and turning starting torque of the tie rod end ball joint.





3) Turning starting torque of the lower arm ball joint.