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Steering Wheel Return Check

CHECKING STEERING WHEEL RETURN
Check the steering wheel return and confirm the following points :
1. The force required to turn the steering wheel and the wheel return should be the same for both moderate and sharp turns.
2. When the steering wheel is turned 90° and held for a couple of seconds while the vehicle is being driven at 35 km/h (22 mph), the steering wheel must return to within 20° of the neutral position when it is released.

NOTE: If the steering wheel is turned very quickly, operation may be momentarily heavy. This is not a malfunction, especially during idling, because the oil pump output is somewhat decreased.