Checking Stationary Steering Effort

Inspection

Checking stationary steering effort
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine speed 900 - 1100rpm, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.

Standard value:3.0kgf or less




3. If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the power steering gear box and MDPS system.