No Load Assist
- Check fluid level and belt tension. Start engine and let idle. Turn steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm fluid. Attach a spring-tension scale to outer end of steering wheel spoke.
- With vehicle on clean, dry floor, pull on spring-tension scale until tires move. Reading should be less than 6.6 lbs. (3.0 kg.). If reading is more than specified, stop engine and adjust steering rack. See PINION ROTATING FORCE & RACK SLIDING FORCE under ADJUSTMENTS. Recheck steering wheel turning force.