Checking Gear Housing Movement
- Check the movement of steering gear housing during stationary steering on a dry paved surface.
- Apply a force of 49 N (5 kg 11 lb) to steering wheel to check the gear housing movement.
Turn off ignition key while checking.
- Movement of gear housing:
+/-2 mm (+/-0.08 in) or less
- Movement of gear housing:
- If movement exceeds the limit, replace mount insulator after confirming proper installation of gear housing clamps.
- Apply a force of 49 N (5 kg 11 lb) to steering wheel to check the gear housing movement.