ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY

(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.

(b) Gently turn the steering wheel to the right and left with a finger, and check the steering wheel free play.

Maximum free play:

30 mm (1.18 in.)

2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT

(a) Center the steering wheel.

(b) Remove the steering wheel pad .

(c) Start the engine and idle it.

(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.

Steering effort (Reference):

4.9 N*m (50 kgf*cm, 43 in.*lbf)

HINT:

Check the tire type, pressure and contact surface before making your diagnosis.

(e) Tighten the steering wheel set nut.

Torque: 50 N·m (510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf)

(f) Install the steering wheel pad .