Stationary Steering Effort Check

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Increase the engine speed to 1000 ±100 rpm.

NOTE: After checking, reset the engine speed to the standard value (idling speed).

3. Measure the turning force with a spring scale by turning the steering wheel clockwise and counterclockwise one and a quarter turns.Stationary steering effort [Standard value] should be 33.3 N (15.1 Lbs.) or less.
4. Check that there is no excessive force change while turning the steering wheel.
5. If the stationary steering effort is excessive, check and adjust the following points:
- Damage or cracks of the dust covers of the lower arm ball joint and tie rod end.
- Pinion preload of the steering gear box and turning starting torque of the tie rod end ball joint.
- Turning starting torque of the lower arm ball joint.