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POWER STEERING - POWER STEERING SYSTEM 38-9

(j). Connect the high pressure pipe to the
steering gear pipe and tighten the
connection.
Torque : 33~42N•m
WARNING:
Keep it clean and avoid any dirt or impurity.
(k). Discharge air from the steering oil. (Refer
to"Chapter 38 Power Steering - Steering
Oil, Discharge Air And Purify")

4. Check the steering wheel force
(a). Turn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels point straight forward.

(b). Start the engine in idling. Turn the steering
wheel for several times within the extreme
positions on both sides, in order to increase
the steering oil temperature. 38

(c). Park the vehicle on a clean and dry road
and keep it idling.
Mount a spring balance onto the steering
wheel, pull it as illustrated and read the
value when the wheels start to rotate.
Steering wheel force (engine idling) : ≤ 50 N
NOTICE:
Before the test, adjust the tire pressure to the
standar.

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