ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION — Gear housing movement, rack retainer adjustment
ST-6prose procedureChecking Gear Housing Movement
Check the movement of steering gear housing during stationary steering. The maximum allowable movement is as follows.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Movement of gear housingApply 49 N (5 kg, 11 lb) at steering wheel. | ±2 (±0.08) or lessmm (in) on dry paved surface |
Movement of gear housingApply 49 N (5 kg, 11 lb) at steering wheel.
±2 (±0.08) or lessmm (in) on dry paved surface
IMPORTANT
Apply a force of 49 N (5 kg, 11 lb) to steering wheel to check the gear housing movement.
On models equipped with power steering, turn off ignition key while checking.
If movement exceeds the limit, replace mount insulator after confirming proper installation of gear housing clamps.
Adjusting Rack Retainer
IMPORTANT
Perform this driving test on a flat road.
Rack-retainer adjustment driving test
- 1Check whether vehicle moves in a straight line when steering wheel is released.
- 2Check whether steering wheel returns to neutral position when steering wheel is released from a slightly turned (approx. 20°) position.
IMPORTANT
If any abnormality is found, correct it by resetting adjusting screw.