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Steering Wheel: Inspection

  1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY 
    1. Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
    2. Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with a finger lightly, check the steering wheel freeplay.

      Maximum freeplay: 40 mm (1.58 in.) 

    Fig 1: Checking Steering Wheel Freeplay
    G03146377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT 
    1. Center the steering wheel.
    2. Remove the steering wheel pad (See REMOVAL ).
    3. Start the engine and run it at idle.
    4. Measure the steering effort in both directions.

      Reference: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf) 

      NOTE: Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface before making your diagnosis.
      Fig 2: Checking Steering Effort
      G03146378Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Torque the steering wheel set nut.

      Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf) 

    6. Install the steering wheel pad (See INSTALLATION ).
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