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01 SJC8A00F00000057161MAAT01 01 SJC8A00F00000000000MAAT02 − − Rotational play: 0 10 mm (0 0.39 in.) Initial turning load: 29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lbf) 17-7 17-7 Steering Wheel Rotational Play Power Assist Check 1. Turn the front wheels to the straight ahead position. 2. Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left and right without moving the front wheels. • If the play is within the limit, the steering gearbox and linkages are OK. • If the play exceeds the limit, adjust the rack guide (see page 17-29). If the play is still excessive after NOTE: This test should be done with original equipment 1. Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-12). 2. Start the engine, let it idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm up 3. Attach a commercially available spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine idling and the • If the scale reads no more than the specification, the steering gearbox and pump are OK. • If the scale reads more than the specification, troubleshoot the steering system (see page 17-6). |