POWER STEERING SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)

   
   

   1. Stop the vehicle on a level, paved surface and align the wheels straight ahead.

   2. Remove the steering pad assembly.

      for Single Type: Click here

      for Dual Type: Click here

   3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

   4. Using a torque wrench, check that the steering wheel set nut is properly tightened.

      Click here

   5. Start the engine so that the power steering is ready to operate.

   6. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right and check the steering effort (torque) while continuing to turn it further in the same direction.

      Standard steering effort (Reference)
      6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) or less

   7. Align the front wheels facing straight ahead.

   8. Turn the ignition switch off.

   9. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

   10. Install the steering pad assembly.

       for Single Type: Click here

       for Dual Type: Click here