Steering Force Check

Steering Force Check
1) Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-ahead position.
2) Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified.
3) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module.
^ Except advanced air bag:
^ Advanced air bag:
4) Start engine and keep it running till power steering fluid is warmed to 50 - 60 °C (122 - 140 °F).





5) With engine idling, measure steering force by turning torque wrench.

Steering force
: Less than 6.4 Nm (0.64 kgf-m, 4.6 lbf-ft)