On-Car Checks

Steering Effort Check

1. Raise the front wheels off the ground.

2. Turn the steering wheel with a spring gauge and check its reading.

3. If the reading exceeds the service limit, adjust the steering gearbox as shown below. Service Limit: 15 N (1.5 kg, 3.3 Ibs)

Steering Wheel Rotational Play

1. Place the front wheels in a straight ahead position and measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.
2. If the play exceeds the service limit, check all steering components.
Service Limit: 10 mm (0.4 in)

Rack Guide Adjustment

1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the special tool.

2. Retighten the rack guide screw until it compresses the spring and seats against the rack guide.

3. Back off the rack guide screw and install the locknut on the rack guide screw. Back the rack guide screw off about: 50° ± 10°

4. Check for tight or loose steering 'through the complete turning travel.
5. Recheck steering effort.