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ST-6 < BASIC INSPECTION > STEERING WHEEL BASIC INSPECTION STEERING WHEEL Inspection INFOID:0000000009648902 NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL 1. Check that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the cor- 2. Check wheel alignment within specification. Refer to . 3. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position. steering wheel is not in the neutral position. CAUTION: If the adjustment is performed by using the inner socket, check wheel alignment after the adjust- . STEERING WHEEL TURNING TORQUE 1. Park the vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake. 2. Tires need to be inflated to the specified pressure. Refer to 3. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-12, "Removal and Installation" . 4. Start the engine. 5. Check that the reading is within the following specified range NOTE: ° C (68 ° F)]. 6. If steering wheel turning torque is out of the specification, check RACK SLIDING FORCE 1. Disconnect lower joint from steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-16, "Removal and Installation" . 2. Disconnect steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to ST-22, "Removal and Installation" 3. Run the engine at idle and adjust the reservoir tank oil temperature to room temperature [recommended ° C (68 ° F)]. 4. While pulling outer socket slowly in ± 11.5 mm ( ± 0.453 in) range from neutral position, make sure rack sliding force is within • If rack sliding force is not within specification, overhaul steer- ing gear assembly. FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE 1. Perform toe-in inspection. Refer to . CAUTION: Perform front wheel turning angle inspection, after toe-in inspection. Steering wheel turning : Refer to . JSGIA0431ZZ Rack sliding force : Refer to SST090B |