POWER STEERING SYSTEM -Checking
Turning Force Check
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set
parking brake
2 Bring power steering fluid up to adequate
operating temperature. [Make sure temperature
of fluid
is approximately 60 to 80°C (140 to
176"F)l
Tires must be inflated to normal pressure.
3 Check steering wheel turning force when
steering wheel has been turned 360" from
neutral position
Steering wheel turning force.
Less than 39 N (4 kg, 9 Ib)
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-Steering Wheel Play Adjustment -
Steering wheel axial play:
0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play.
Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)
If steering wheel play is not within specifica-
tions, check condition of column shaft and
tie-
rod ball points If they are in good order, ad-
just rack retainer
Rack retainer adjustment:
a) Adjust only when steering wheel play is
outside specifications
b) Prior to adjustment, completely loosen ad-
justment screw, clean old locking sealer
and apply new locking sealer.
Tighten the screw to approximately
3 N.m (0.3 kg-m, 22 ft-lb) and back off
by
20 to 25" Measure steering wheel
play to make sure
it is within specifi-
cations. Then tighten lock nut
"1
kg-m. 29 - 43 ft-lbl
c) After adjustment, drive vehicle at low speeds to
check for proper operation
of steering system
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