GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER STEERING37-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1372000100337
Power steering has been adopted in all vehicles to
make the steering system easier to handle.
FEATURES
•A 4-spoke steering wheel is used.
•MOMO leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
is used.
•A steering column has a shock absorbing
mechanism and a tilt steering mechanism.•Integral-type rack and pinion gear with high
rigidity and excellent response is used.
•A vane type pump with a fluid flow rate control
system which change steering effort according to
the engine speed is used.
•The separate plastic resin oil reservoir is used to
reduce weight and to make the fluid level
checking easier.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item Comfort Sport
Steering
wheelType 4-spoke type MOMO leather-wrapped
3-spoke type
Outside diameter mm 380 365
Maximum number of turns 3.19 2.86
3.08
Steering
columnColumn mechanism Shock absorbing mechanism and Tilt steering mechanism
Power steering type Integral type
Oil pump Type Vane pump
Basic discharge amount cm
3/rev.7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>7.2 <1300, 1600>
8.1 <2000>
Relief pressure MPa 8.8 8.8
Reservoir type Separate type (plastic)
Pressure switch Equipped
Steering
gearType Rack and pinion
Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering
wheel maximum turning radius)45.74 45.74
Rack stroke mm 146 131
141
GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER STEERING37-4
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
1300, 1600 - L.H. drive vehicles
1300, 1600 - R.H. drive vehicles
AC304488AB
Steering wheel
Steering column
shaft assembly
Pressure hose
assembly Oil reservoir
Suction hoseReturn hose
Oil pump assembly
Steering gear
AC304489AB
Steering wheel
Steering column
shaft assembly
Pressure hose
assembly Oil reservoir
Suction hose
Return hose
Oil pump assembly
Steering gear
GENERAL INFORMATION
POWER STEERING37-5
2000 - L.H. drive vehicles
2000 - R.H. drive vehicles
AC304486AB
Steering wheel
Steering column
shaft assembly
Pressure hose
assembly Oil reservoir
Suction hose
Return hose
Oil pump assembly
Steering gear
AC304487AB
Steering wheel
Steering column
shaft assembly
Pressure hose
assembly Oil reservoir
Suction hose
Return hose
Oil pump assembly
Steering gear
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
POWER STEERING37-6
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1372000300386
Item Standard value Limit
Steering wheel free
play mmWith engine running
−30
With engine stopped 10 or less
−
Steering angle Inner wheel Comfort 39°30' ± 1°30'
−
Sport (L.H. drive vehicles) 33°40' +1°00'/-2°00'
−
Sport (R.H. drive vehicles) 37°00' +1°00'/-2°00'
−
Outer wheel
(reference)Comfort 32°30'
−
Sport (L.H. drive vehicles) 28°46'
−
Sport (R.H. drive vehicles) 30°00'
−
Toe-in At the centre of tyre tread mm 1 ± 2
−
Toe-angle (per wheel) 0°03' ± 06'
−
Tie rod end ball joint turning torque N⋅m0.5 − 2.5
−
Tie rod swing resistance N [Tie rod swing torque N⋅m] 8 − 27 [1.5 − 4.9]
−
Stationary steering effort N [Fluctuation allowance N] 29 or less [5.9 or less]
−
Oil pump pressure
MPa (750 ± 100 r/min.)Oil pump relief pressure 8.8 − 9.5
−
Pressure under no-load conditions 0.2 − 0.7
−
Steering gear retention hydraulic pressure 8.8 − 9.5
−
Oil pressure switch operating pressure
MPaOFF → ON 1.5 − 2.0
−
ON → OFF 0.7 − 2.0
−
Steering gear total pinion torque N⋅m
[Change in torque N⋅m]1300, 1600 (Comfort) 0.8 − 2.1 [0.6 or less]
−
1600 (Sport), 2000 0.7 − 2.1 [0.6 or less]
−
Opening dimension of special tool boot band crimping tool (MB991561)
mm2.9
−
Band crimped width mm 2.4 − 2.8
−
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-11
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECKM1372001000311
1. With the engine running (hydraulic operation), set
the front wheels straight ahead.
2. Measure the play on the steering wheel
circumference before the wheels start to move
when slightly moving the steering wheel in both
directions.
Limit: 30 mm
3. When the play exceeds the limit, check for the
play on the steering shaft and steering linkage
connection. Correct or replace.
4. If the free play still exceeds the limit value, set the
steering wheel straight ahead with the engine
stopped. Load 5 N towards the steering wheel
circumference and check the play.
Standard value (steering wheel play with the
engine stopped): 10 mm or less
5. If the play exceeds the standard value, remove
the steering gear (Refer to P.37-24) and check
the total pinion torque (Refer to P.37-27).
STEERING ANGLE CHECKM1372001100374
1. Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge
and measure the steering angle.
Standard value:
2. If the steering angle is not within the standard
value, adjust the toe-in as follows.
Standard value:
at the centre of tyre tread: 1 ± 2 mm
Toe angle (per wheel): 0°03' ± 06'
3. Loosen the lock nut, and unclip the bellows.
4. Adjust the toe-in by turning the left and right tie
rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite
directions).
NOTE: The toe will move out as the left
turnbuckle is turned toward the front of the vehicle
and the right turnbuckle is turned toward the rear
of the vehicle.
5. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque, and
tighten the bellows by the clip.
Tightening torque: 40 ± 5 N⋅m
6. Recheck the steering angle.
ACX01122
AB
AC000756AB
Inner
wheelsComfort 39°30' ± 1°30'
Sport (L.H.
drive vehicles)33°40' +1°00'/-2°00'
Sport (R.H.
drive vehicles)37°00' +1°00'/-2°00'
Outer
wheels
(reference)Comfort 32°30'
Sport (L.H.
drive vehicles)28°46'
Sport (R.H.
drive vehicles)30°00'
AC006074AD
Lock nut
Clip
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-12
TIE ROD END BALL JOINT TURNING
TORQUE CHECK
M1372001500297
CAUTION
•Do not remove the tie rod end nut from the
ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool to
avoid possible damage to the ball joint
threads.
•Hang special tool with cord to prevent it from
falling.
1. Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897)
as shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the
jaws of special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by
hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make
sure the knob is in the position shown in the
figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the
tie rod end.4. Move the ball joint stud several times and install
the nut on the stud. Using special tool preload
socket (MB990326), measure the ball joint turning
torque.
Standard value: 0.5 − 2.5 N⋅m
5. If the turning torque exceeds the standard value,
replace the tie rod end.
6. If the turning torque is under the standard value,
check the ball joint for axial play or ratcheting. If
no axial play or ratcheting, the ball joint can be
re-used.
CAUTION
Always use a new ball joint nut as it is a
self-locking nut.
7. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle, then tighten a
new self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 25 ± 5 N⋅m
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECKM1372001700332
1. With the vehicle stopped on a flat and paved
surface, turn the steering wheel to the straight
ahead position.
2. Start the engine and set the engine idle speed.
Standard value: 1000 ± 100 r/min
3. Attach a spring balance to the outer
circumference of the steering wheel and measure
the steering force required to turn the steering
wheel from the straight ahead position to the left
and right (within a range of 1.5 turns). Also check
to be sure that there is no significant change in
the required steering effort.
Standard value:
Steering effort: 29 N or less
Fluctuation allowance: 5.9 N or less
4. If the measured value exceeds the standard
value, check and adjust the related parts.
AC208247AD
Cord
BoltMB991897
Nut
Ball joint
AC106821
Knob ParallelBolt
Good
Bad
AB
ACX01129
AB
MB990326
ACX01122
AB
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-13
STEERING WHEEL RETURN TO CENTRE
CHECK
M1372001800317
Conduct a road test:
1. Make both gradual and sudden turns and check
the steering wheel return.
2. At a vehicle speed of approximately 35 km/h, turn
the steering wheel 90°, hold a few seconds, then
release. If the steering wheel then returns 70° or
more, the return can be judged satisfactory.
NOTE: There will be a momentary feeling or
"heaviness" when the wheel is turned quickly, but
this is not abnormal (Oil pump discharge amount
is especially apt to be insufficient during idling).
DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECKM1372001900392
For vehicles with 1300 and 1600 engine, refer to
GROUP 11A, On-vehicle Service − Drive Belt
Tension Check P.11A-7.
For vehicles with 2000 engine, refer to GROUP 11C,
On-vehicle Service − Drive Belt Tension Check
P.11C-7.
FLUID LEVEL CHECKM1372002000284
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Start the engine, and then turn the steering wheel
several times to raise the temperature of the fluid
to approximately 50 − 60°C.
3. With the engine running, turn the wheel all the
way to the left and right several times.4. Check the fluid in the oil reservoir for foaming or
milkiness. Check the difference of the fluid level
when the engine is stopped, and while it is
running. If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm or
more, air bleeding should be done.
FLUID REPLACEMENTM1372002100333
1. Raise and support the front wheels.
2. Disconnect the return hose connection, and then
connect a vinyl hose to the return hose, and drain
the fluid into a container.
3. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38or P.16-39).
4. While operating the starter motor intermittently,
turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and
right several times to drain all of the fluid.
5. Connect the return hose securely, and then
secure with the clip.
6. Fill the oil reservoir with specified fluid up to
between "MAX" and "MIN" marks, and then bleed
the air.
Specified fluid: ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON
II
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR
BLEEDING
M1372002200330
Perform air bleeding procedure as necessary after
replacing the steering gear or the steering fluid lines.
1. Raise and support the front wheels.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38 or P.16-39).
ACX01130
AB
70˚70˚
ACX01131While engine running While engine stoppedAC
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
AC100369AB
Return hoseReturn hose
Vinyl hose
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-14
CAUTION
Perform air bleeding only while cranking the
engine. If air bleeding is performed while the
engine is running, air could enter the fluid.
During air bleeding, refill the steering fluid
supply so that the level never falls below the
"MIN" mark on the oil reservoir.
3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and
right five or six times while using the starter motor
to crank the engine intermittently several times
(for 15 to 20 seconds).
4. Connect the ignition coil connectors (Refer to
GROUP 16, Ignition Coil P.16-38 or P.16-39).
5. Start the engine (idling).
6. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right until
there are no air bubbles in the oil reservoir.
7. Confirm that the fluid is not milky, and that the
level is between "MAX" and "MIN" marks.
8. Confirm that there is very little change in the fluid
level when the steering wheel is turned left and
right.
CAUTION
If the fluid level rises suddenly after the engine is
stopped, the air has not been completely bled. If
air bleeding is not complete, there will be
abnormal noises from the pump and the
flow-control valve, and this condition could
cause reduce the life of the power steering
components.
9. Confirm that the change in the fluid level is no
more than 5 mm when the engine is stopped and
when it is running.
10.If the change of the fluid level is 5 mm or more,
the air has not been completely bled from the
system. The air bleeding procedure must be
repeated.
OIL PUMP PRESSURE TESTM1372002300315
1. Disconnect the pressure hose from the oil pump,
and then connect the following special tools.
•MB990662: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
•MB991548: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (pump side)
•MB991549: Power Steering Oil Pressure Gauge
Adapter (hose side)
2. Bleed air, then turn the steering wheel several
times while the vehicle is not moving so that the
temperature of the fluid rises to approximately 50
− 60°C.
3. Start the engine and idle it at 1000 ± 100 r/min.
CAUTION
The pressure gauge shut-off valve must not
remain closed for more than 10 seconds.
4. Fully close the shut-off valve of the pressure
gauge and measure the oil pump relief pressure
to confirm that it is within the standard value
range. Open it again immediately after checking
the pressure.
Standard value: 8.8 − 9.5 MPa
5. If it is not within the standard value, replace the oil
pump.
6. Check whether or not the hydraulic pressure is
the standard value when no-load conditions are
created by fully opening the shut-off valve of the
pressure gauge.
Standard value: 0.2 − 0.7 MPa
ACX01131While engine running While engine stoppedAC
Fluid level change: Within 5 mm
ACX01133
Temperature
gauge
Oil reservoir
Adapter
(MB991548)
Oil
pump
Adapter
(MB991549)
AB
Shut-off valve
(fully closed) Pressure
gauge
(MB990662)