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Checking stationary steering effort

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  2. Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine speed 900 ~ 1100 rpm, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.

    Standard value  : 3.0kgf or less

    Fig 1: Checking Stationary Steering Effort Using Tool
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    Information 

    • The engine must be running to perform this test.
  3. If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the power steering gear box and MDPS system.
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