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Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force

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  1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
  2. Start engine.
  3. Bring power steering fluid up to an operating temperature of approximately 60° - 80°C (140° - 176°F).
  4. Make sure the tires are inflated to specified pressure. Refer to "TIRE ".
  5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering wheel has been turned 360° from the neutral position.

    Tool number: (-) J-44372 

    Steering wheel turning force: Refer to  "STEERING WHEEL ".

  6. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect steering column. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
  7. If steering column meets specification, repair steering gear. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
    Fig 1: Measuring Steering Wheel Turning Force Using Tool
    G04902294Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.