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STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK
  1. With the vehicle stopped on a flat and paved surface, turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
  1. Start the engine and set the engine idle speed.
    2. Standard value:
    • 2000: 750 ± 100 r/min
    • 2400: 700 ± 100 r/min
       
    1. Attach a spring balance to the outer circumference of the steering wheel and measure the steering force required to turn the steering wheel from the straight ahead position to the left and right (within a range of 1.5 turns). Also check to be sure that there is no significant change in the required steering effort.
    Standard value:
    • Steering effort: 29 N or less
    • Fluctuation allowance: 5.9 N or less
    1. If the measured value exceeds the standard value, check and adjust the related parts.
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