Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 933

STEERING SYSTEM
4-3
A2) MEASUREMENT OF STEERING EFFORT
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Measure steering efforts in standstill
with engine idling on concrete road.
Result: 31.4 N (3.2 kg, 7.1Ib)
or less in both directions
GOOD
Remove joint ASSY
Measure steering wheel effort.
Result: Maximum force is 2.26 N
(0.23 kg, 0.51 Ib) or less in
both direction.
Fluctuation width is 1.08 N
(0.11 kg. 0.24 Ib) or less.
GOOD
Measure folding torque of the joint
ASSY.
Result: 5.49 N (0.56 kg, 1.23 Ib)
or less for long yoke.
8.43 N (0.86 kg, 1.90 Ib)
or less for short yoke.
GOOD
Check front wheels for unsteady
revolution or rattling and brake for
dragging.
GOOD
Remove tie-rod ends
(To be continued)
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Adjust backlash
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When turning steering more quickl
from a direction to the other direc
y than n8Ceuary
tion at an engine
rt may be heavy. speed over 2,000 rpm, steering effo
This is caused by flow characteristic of oil pump and
is no problem.
Check, readjust, replace if necessary
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Replace with
a
new one
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Inspect, readjust, replace if necessary
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