Turning Effort Test

Turning Effort Test

NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure the toe adjustment and tire pressures are correct.

1. Park the vehicle on a dry, even surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times until the power steering fluid has reached a temperature of 74° - 79°C (165° - 175°F).
3. With the steering in the straight ahead position, attach the spring scale 211-034 to the steering wheel rim. Measure the effort required to turn the steering wheel one complete revolution in each direction, compare the result with the specifications.