Checking Stationary Steering Effort
- Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
- With MDPS powered on, apply a spring scale to the end of the steering wheel and pull the scale to measure the force when the steering wheel begins to move.
Stationary steering force:
Maximum 3.0 kgf (29.0 N, 6.6 lbf)
- If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box or MDPS.