Steering Wheel - Toyota T100 1996 Service Manual

1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
STEERING −

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK THAT STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY IS COR-
RECT
With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
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Maimum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
4WD:
If the freeplay exceeds the maximum, adjust it in the following
procedure.
2. 4WD:
ADJUST STEERING GEAR
(a) Point the front wheels straight ahead.
(b) Loosen the adjusting screw lock nut.
(c) Turn the sector shaft adjusting screw clockwise to de-
crease steering wheel freeplay and counterclockwise to
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increase it.
HINT:
Turn the adjusting screw in small increments and check the
freeplay between each adjustment.
(d) Turn the steering wheel half way around in both direc-
tions.
Check the the freeplay is correct and steering is smooth
and without rough spots.
(e) Torque the adjusting screw lock nut (See page SR−80).
3. 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.
Reference: 8.3 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 73 in.·lbf)
HINT:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface
before making your diagnosis.
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(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR−20).
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