Chrysler Conquest 1988 Service Manual page 1097

STEERING
- Service Adjustment Procedures
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
NlOFABD
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
1. With the engine stationary and the steering wheel in the
straight-ahead position,~apply a force of 5 N (1 .I Ibs.) to the
steering wheel in the peripheral direction. Measure the play
of the circumference of the steering wheel.
Standard value: 25 mm (1.0 in.) or less
Limit: 50 mm (2.0 in.)
2. If the measured value exceeds the limit, check the steering
gear backlash, and linkage ball joint end play.
CHECKING STEERING GEAR BACKLASH
NISFOAC
1.
2.
Jack up the vehicle front and hold the steering wheel in the
straight-ahead position.
Disconnect the relay rod and pitman arm using the special
tool.
Caution
1. Tie the string to a nearby part so that the special
tool will not come loose.
2. Do not remove the ball joint nut but simply loosen.
3. Measure the steering gear backlash at the pitman arm top
end with dial indicator.
Limit: 0.5 mm (.02 in.)
4. If the measured value exceeds the limit, screw in the
steering gear box adjusting bolt until the steering wheel
free play is within the range of standard value.
Caution
1. Be sure to make the adjustment with the steering
wheel in the straight-ahead position.
2. If the adjusting bolt is overtightened, more steering
effort will be required, and return of the wheel will
be adversely affected.
CHECKING STEERING ANGLE
NISFDBC
1. Place the front wheel on a turning radius gauge and
measure the steering angle.
Standard value:
Inner wheel 39"_~~
Outer wheel 32'-:1