Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 934

4-3
Check tie-rod ends, tie-rods and ball
joints of suspension for unsteady
revolution or rattling.
GOOD
Measure rotating and sliding
resistance of gearbox ASSY.
Result: Rotati!19 resistance is 7.85 N
(0.80 kg, 1.76 Ib) or less
around center position and
10.10 N (1.03 kg, 2.27 Ib)
or less in all positions within
20% difference between
clockwise and counter-
clockwise.
Sliding resistance is 245 N
(25 kg, 55 Ib) or less with
20% difference between
left and right directions.
Measurement of steering effort
Spring balance
Fig. 223
STEERING SYSTEM
NG
NG
L4-372
L4-373
I
I
Inspect, replace if necessary
Readjust backlash, if ineffective
replace bad parts
88
Measurement of folding torques of joint assembly
Fig. 224
Long yoke
5.49 N (0.56 kg, 1.23 Ibl or less
Long yoke
5.49 N (0.56 kg, 1.23 Ibl or less
L4-884