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Check steering-wheel torque - SM46.00-P-0002A

MODEL 163, 168, 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 414 

1 Measure steering-wheel torque SPECIAL TOOL Fixture Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Friction torque gauge Fig 2
    IMPORTANT Test prerequisites:
Ground:  asphalt (dry), no low-friction surface!
Vehicle:  warm
Tire inflation pressure:  as per manufacturer's specifications
Tire condition:  as much tread as possible
Steering angle measuring range:  +/- 180° from center of steering wheel
Steering speed:  less than a quarter to half a steering wheel rotation/second
NOTES Ensure steering wheel is turned evenly when measuring the steering-wheel torque otherwise the value measured may be exaggerated.
IMPORTANT Maximum specified values for steering torque:
Model 163 3.9 Nm to 4.4 Nm
1.9 Nm to 3.1 Nm
(with SPS)
Model 168 6.5 Nm
Model 203 6.3 Nm
4.6 Nm (with SPS)
Model 209 6.3 Nm
4.6 Nm (with SPS)
Model 210 6.5 Nm
5.0 Nm (with SPS)
Model 211 6.3 Nm
4.8 Nm (with SPS)
Model 215 4.8 Nm up to 09/02
4.6 Nm (with SPS) as of 09/02
Model 220 4.8 Nm up to 09/02
4.6 Nm (with SPS) as of 09/02
Model 230 4.6 Nm (with SPS)
 
    IMPORTANT If the steering-wheel torque exceeds the values listed above: ↓
Locate and eliminate cause using steering diagnosis.
SI46.00-P-0001A
Fig 1: Identifying Bracket (126 589 13 63 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Friction Torque Gauge (129 589 07 21 00)
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