lWhen steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the
steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a. Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubri-
cate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace
steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
b. Check jacket tube for deformation or breakage. Replace if
necessary.
lWhen the vehicle is involved in a light collision, check column
length ªLº. If it is not within specifications, replace steering
column as an assembly.
Column length ªLº:
536.0 - 538.0 mm (21.10 - 21.18 in)
SST583B
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Inspection (Cont'd)
ST-13
Removal and Installation
lDetach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.
CAUTION:
lThe rotation of the spiral cable (SRS ªAir bagº compo-
nent part) is limited. If the steering gear must be
removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the
steering gear is removed.
lRemove the steering wheel before removing the steering
lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
lRemove low and high pressure connectorsp1andp2.
lRemove exhaust front tube.
SST584B
: Do not re-use
SEC. 492
SFA372 HT72520000
SST574B
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
ST-14
General Specifications
Applied model
15²tire 16²tire
Steering model Power steering
Steering gear type PR25T
Steering overall gear ratio 16.7
Turn of steering wheel
(Lock to lock)2.7 2.6
Steering column type Tilt / collapsible
Inspection and Adjustment
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN STEERING GEAR
Applied model Tilt
Steering wheel axial play
mm (in)0 (0)
Steering wheel play
mm (in)35 (1.38) or less
Steering column length ªLº
mm (in)536 - 538 (21.10 - 21.18 in)
SST583B L
Steering gear typePower PR25T
15º tire 16º tire
Rack stroke ªSº mm (in) 68 (2.68) 66 (2.60)
Pinion rotating torque
N´m (kg-cm, in-lb)0.8 - 1.3
(8 - 13, 6.9 - 11.3)
Rack sliding force
N (kg, lb)284 (29, 64) or less
Steering wheel turning force
(Measured at one full turn
from neutral)
N (kg, lb)44.1 (4.5, 9.9) or less
Fluid capacity (Approximate)
(Imp qt)0.9 (3/4)
Oil pump relief pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2, psi)SR: 7,002 - 7,600, (70 - 76,
71.4 - 77.5, 1,109 - 1,194)
QG: 7,502 - 8,101, (75 - 81,
76.5 - 82,6)
CD: 7,748 - 8,532 (77.5 - 85.3,
79 - 87, 1,123 - 1,237)
NST023
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
ST-23
