Checking Stationary Steering Effort

Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
Increase the engine speed to 1000 +/- 100 rpm.
NOTE: After checking, reset the engine speed to the standard value (idling speed).
Measure the turning force with a spring scale by turning the steering wheel clockwise and counterclockwise one and a half turns.
Standard value

Stationary steering effort : 34.3N (3.5 kg, 7.8 lbs)

Fig 1: Measuring Turning Force With A Spring Scale
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Check that there is no sudden change of force while turning the steering wheel.
If the stationary steering effort is excessive, check and adjust the following points.
1. Damage or cracks on the dust cover and tie rod end ball joint.
2. Pinion preload of the steering gear box and starting torque of the tie rod end ball joint.
3. Starting torque of the ball joint.