Toyota Land Cruiser Quiz
Steering

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Introduction — 13Preparation — 19Service specifications — 19Engine Mechanical — 28Automatic Transmission — 22Body Electrical — 373Brake — 34Propeller Shaft — 7Transfer — 24Motor shift control system — 1Steering — 34Ignition — 7Charging — 9Emission Control — 6Cooling — 17Starting — 12Lubrication — 13Maintenance — 7Chassis — 1Disassembly — 1
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1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY

CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.

(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with a finger lightly, check the steering wheel freeplay.

Maximum freeplay: 40 mm (1.58 in.)

2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT

CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel. (b) Remove the steering wheel pad ( SR-14 ). (c) Start the engine and run it at idle.

(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.

Steering effort (Reference): 4,9 N·m

HINT: Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface before making your diagnosis.

(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.

Torque: 50 N·m

(f) Install the steering wheel pad ( SR-24 ).

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