Steering Wheel Effort Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the following points:
- Tire size and tire pressure
- Fluid level
- Drive belt deflection
- With the vehicle on a hard, level surface, put the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
- Start the engine and warm the power steering fluid to 50-60°C {122-140°F} .
- Remove the air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Measure the steering wheel effort using a torque wrench.
- If not within the specification, note the following:
- Air in system
- Function of oil pump and steering gear
- Fluid leakage at hose or connectors
Steering wheel effort
- 7.8 N.m {80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf} max.
NOTE:- To determine whether the steering effort is satisfactory or not, perform the inspection on another vehicle of the same model and under the same conditions, and compare the results.
- The steering wheel effort varies with conditions as shown below.
- Road conditions, such as dry or wet, and asphalt or concrete.
- Tire conditions, such as brand, wear, and tire pressure.
- If not within the specification, note the following: