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Steering Wheel Turning Force

NOTE: MR2 steering wheel turning force specification is not available from manufacturer.
  1. On Corolla, Cressida, Paseo and Tercel, center steering wheel. With engine idling, measure steering turning force at steering wheel nut using an INCH-lb. torque wrench. If turning force exceeds specification, replace power steering pump. See STEERING WHEEL NUT TURNING FORCE .
    STEERING WHEEL NUT TURNING FORCE

    Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)
    Corolla 52 (5.9)
    Cressida, Paseo & Tercel 69 (7.8)
  2. On Camry, Celica and Previa, attach spring scale to steering wheel. Steering effort should not exceed 8.8 lbs. (4 kg). If steering effort is high, repair or replace power steering pump.
  3. On Supra, attach spring scale to steering wheel. On models without Progressive Power Steering (PPS), steering effort should not exceed 10.36 lbs. (4.7 kg). On models with PPS, steering effort should not exceed 5.95 lbs. (2.7 kg). If steering effort is high, repair or replace power steering pump.
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