Steering Force Check

Check
1) Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-ahead position.
2) Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. (Refer to tire placard.)





3) Start engine and keep it running till P/S fluid is warmed to 50 to 60°C (122 to 140°F).





4) With engine idling, measure steering force by pulling spring balancer hooked on steering wheel in tangential direction.
Steering force
Less than 40 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lbs.)