Steering Wheel Turning Force

NOTE: Tire type, inflation pressure, and contact surface will affect turning effort, and must be considered while making diagnosis.

Center steering wheel. Remove steering wheel horn pad. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD in STEERING COLUMN article in the STEERING section. Attach torque wrench to steering wheel nut. See Fig 1. Measure turning effort in both directions. Maximum steering effort should not exceed specification. See STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE .
If steering effort is excessive, repair system as necessary. Unplug pressure control valve harness connector. Measure turning effort. If steering effort is excessive, repair system as necessary. See STEERING SYSTEM - ELECTRONIC article in the STEERING section.

STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE

Model

In. Lbs. (N.m)

Solenoid Connected

32-48 (3.6-5.4)

Solenoid Disconnected

⁽¹⁾ 26 (35)

⁽¹⁾

Ft. Lbs.

Fig 1: Measuring Steering Wheel Turning Force