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ST-14 < BASIC INSPECTION > STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL Inspection INFOID:0000000006225584 NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL 1. Check that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the cor- 2. Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to 3. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position. 4. Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE 1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake. 2. Tires need to be inflated the specified pressure. Refer to . 3. Start the engine. 4. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature. 5. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has ° from neutral position. NOTE: 6. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, check RACK SLIDING FORCE 1. Disconnect lower joint and steering knuckle from steering gear assembly. Refer to . 2. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature. 3. While pulling outer socket slowly in ± 11.5 mm ( ± 0.453 in) range from neutral position, make sure rack sliding force is within 4. If rack sliding force is not within specification, overhaul steering FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE 1. Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Refer to Fluid temperature : 50 – 80 ° C (122 – 176 ° F) Steering wheel turning : Refer to JSGIA0027ZZ Fluid temperature : 50 – 80 ° C (122 – 176 ° F) Rack sliding force : Refer to . SST090B |