Turning Effort Test

Turning Effort Test

NOTE: Make sure front wheels are correctly aligned and tire pressure is correct before checking turning effort.

1. Park the vehicle on dry concrete and set the parking brake.
2. Insert a thermometer into the power steering fluid reservoir.

CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump can occur.

3. Idle the engine lair two to three minutes. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right several times to warm the fluid to 43 - 49°C (110 - 120°F)
^ With the engine running, attach a suitable spring tension gauge to the rim of the steering wheel. Measure pull required to turn one complete revolution in each direction. Refer to Specifications for Static Steering Wheel Turning Efforts for the acceptable measurements.