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Checking Steering Wheel Turning Torque

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  1. Park vehicle on a level in the dry surface, set parking brake.
  2. Remove driver air bag module from the steering wheel. Refer to "AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS " article.
  3. Start the engine at idle, make steering fluid reach to normal operating temperature, then check steering wheel turning torque with the pre-load gauge (special service tool).
    1. Turning torque: Less than 7.45 N.m (0.76 kg-m, 66 in-lb) 
    Fig 1: Measuring Steering Wheel Turning Torque
    G02025370Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check relief hydraulic pressure of the oil pump. Refer to "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE  ".
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