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Checking Stationary Steering Effort

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  2. Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the idle RPM, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.

    Standard value:  29.4 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lb.ft) MAX.

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  3. If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box.
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