Step 2 - Check Steering Effort
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius and 2001 Toyota Prius. 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 - REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD .
- Start the engine and run it at idle.
- Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Steering effort (Reference): 6.5 N.m (65 kgf.cm, 58 in.lbf).
- Install the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf)
- Install the steering wheel pad. See Step 18 - Install Steering Wheel Pad .
NOTE:
Take the tire type, pressure and contact surface into consideration before making your diagnosis.