Turning Effort Test
NOTE:
Make sure that the front wheels are correctly aligned and the tire pressure is correct before checking the effort.
- Park the vehicle on dry concrete and set the parking brake.
- Insert a thermometer into the power steering oil degas bottle.
- Idle the engine for two to three minutes. Turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop several times to warm the fluid to 50-60°C (122-140°F).
- With the engine running, attach the spring scale to the rim of the steering wheel.
- Measure the pull required to turn the steering wheel one complete revolution in each direction.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump can occur.