Steering Wheel - Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual

SR−8
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
STEERING −

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with a finger
lightly, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
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2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR−13).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Steering effort (Reference):
6.5 N·m (65 kgf·cm, 58 in.·lbf)
HINT:
Take the tire type, pressure and contact surface into consider-
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ation before making your diagnosis.
(e) Install the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N·m (510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR−21).
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