Toyota Celica Supra 1986 Service And Repair Manual page 510

SR-2
Problem
Hard uttring
Poor return
Exctuivt plav
STEER ING - Precautions, Trouble<hooting, On-Vehicle Inspection
PRECAUTIONS
Care
must be
taken
to
repqce
parts
properly bec&u"' lhly
could affect lhe perlormll'loe of lhe s-ing system ond r_.
in
a
driving haza<d.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Pon lblt CIUH
Tires improperly inflated
Powtt stHtlng bth locm
Oillntt
in
reservoir low
Insufficient lubficlnt
Exceuive euttr
Lower arm ball joinu worn
PoMr steering unit feu ltv
Tires imp.operly
lnl l au~d
lnwfficient
lubrlc:~nt
Wheel alignment
lt~cOirtct
StHring
SJIIM lOOM
Main shaft WOfn
Lower arm ball joints
worn
Remedy
lnflatt tires to
pro~Mt
pressure
Tighttn btlt
Chedc reservoir
Lubfkate w:spemion and
stH:ring link19t
Chtck
front end aliiJinment
Repl~e~lower
arm ball joints
01ock power steering unit
Inflate tires to ptoper preuure
LubriCIUI suspension and
ste-ering linkage
Check front end a lignment
Titf"ttn our
bolts
Rtp&Kt main shaft
Rtpltct lower ar-m ball joinu
FA·3
SR-26
SR·13
FA·3
FA·I5
SR-13
FA·3
FA·3
SR.S
FA· IS
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ON -VEHICLE INSPECTION
1.
CHECK THAT STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY IS
CORRECT
With the vehicle stOPped and pointed straight ahead, roct
the steering wheel gently ba<:k and forth with light finger
pressure. Freeplay should not exceed the maximum limit.
Maximum play: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
If incorrect, repair as required.
I I
2. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a)
Ched< the steering linkage for looseness or
da~n~~~t.
Check that:
• Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
• Boots are not damaged.
• Boot clamps are not loose.
(b) Check the gear housing for grease leakage or oozing.