Checking Rack Sliding Force
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect steering column lower joint and knuckle arms from the gear.
- Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature.
- Pull tie-rod slowly to move it from neutral position to +/-11.5 mm (+/-0.453 in) at speed of 3.5 mm (0.138 in)/s. Check that rack sliding force is within specification.
Average rack sliding force: 210.7 - 298.9 N (21.49 - 30.49 kg.f, 47.37 - 67.19 lb.f)
Maximum force deviation: 98 N (10 kg.f, 22 lb.f)
- Check sliding force outside the above range at rack speed 40 mm (1.57 in)/s.
Rack sliding force Maximum: Not more than 294 N (30 kg.f, 66 lb.f)
Maximum deviation: 147 N (15 kg.f, 33 lb.f)