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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
[015A2] 1-5
15 . Steering and Suspension
A: INSPECTION
1 . STEERING WHEEL
1) Set steering wheel in a straight-ahead position, and
check wheel spokes to make sure they are correctly set
in their specified positions .
2) Lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right to
determine the point where front wheels start to move .
Measure the distance of the movement of steering
wheel at the outer periphery of wheel .
Steering wheel free play :
0 - 17 mm (0 - 0.67 in)
Free play
0-17 mm
(0 - 0.67 in)
C1 -033
Fig . 58
3) Move steering wheel vertically toward the shaft to
ascertain if there is play in that direction .
Maximum permissible play :
0.5 mm (0 .020 in)
4) Drive vehicle and check the following items during
operation .
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
(Number of months or km (miles), whichever occurs first)
Months
3
7.5
15
22 .5
30
37 .5
45
52 .5
60
x1,000
4 .8
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
km
x1,000
3
7.5
15
22 .5
30
37 .5
45
52 .5
60
miles
1
I
I
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(1) Steering force .. .... ... .
The effort required for steering should be smooth
and even at all points, and should not vary .
(2) Pull to one side . . ...... ..
Steering wheel should not be pulled to either side
while driving on a level surface .
(3) Wheel runout . ... . .. ...
Steering wheel should not show any sign of runout .
(4) Return factor . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel should return to its original position
after it has been turned and then released .
2. STEERING SHAFT JOINT
1) When steering wheel free play is excessive, discon-
nect universal joint of steering shaft and check it for any
play and yawing torque (at the point of the crossing
direction). Also inspect for any damage to sealing or
worn serrations .
Fig. 59
If the joint is loose, retighten the mounting bolts to the
specified torque .
Tightening torque :
21 - 26 N " m (2 .1 - 2 .7 kg-m, 15 - 20 ft-Ib)
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