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Inspection - Steering System
Steering Wheel Free-Play Inspection
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Set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position with the engine idling (hydraulic system is working).
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Slightly turn steering wheel to the right and left, and before the wheels begin turning, measure the free play of
steering wheel.
− Maximum limit: 40 mm.
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If the free play exceeds the limit value, inspect the gap between the steering shaft joint and the steering link-
age. Repair or replace the related parts as necessary. If the free play still exceeds the limit value, turn the
steering wheel to the right position with the engine off. Apply 5 N·m of load to the steering wheel and inspect
the free-play again.
− Standard value: Less than 15 mm (steering wheel free play with the engine off)
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If free play exceeds standard value, remove steering gear housing and inspect the gross torque of pinion gear.
Static Steering Force Inspection
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Park the vehicle on a level surface, and turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. Start the engine,
adjust engine speed to 1000 ± 100 RPM.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the engine speed, return it back to standard idle speed.
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Connect a spring scale to the outer circle of steering wheel. Measure the steering force required when turning
the steering wheel leftward and rightward (within 1.5 circles) at the straight-ahead position. If obvious steering
force fluctuation exists, inspect the steering force as necessary.
− Standard steering force: Less than 34 N·m
− Fluctuation tolerance: Less than 5.9 N·m
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If the measured force exceeds the standard value, see the trouble shooting section for inspection and adjust-
ment.
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