Steering Wheel Return to Center Check

STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO CENTER CHECK

Conduct a road test:

1. Make both gradual and sudden turns and check the steering wheel return.





2. At a vehicle speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h), turn the steering wheel 90 degrees, hold a few seconds, then release. If the steering wheel then returns 70 degrees or more, the return can be judged satisfactory.
NOTE:
There will be a momentary feeling or "heaviness" when the wheel is turned quickly, but this is not abnormal (Oil pump discharge amount is especially apt to be insufficient during idling).