Checking Steering Effort
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Center the steering wheel.
- Remove the steering wheel pad. See step 1 under REMOVAL - STEERING COLUMN.
- Start the engine and run it at idle.
- Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Steering effort (Reference): 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)
- Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
- Install the steering wheel pad. See step 14 under INSTALLATION.
NOTE:
Take the tire type, pressure and contact surface into consideration before making your diagnosis.