Probe L4-133 2.2L SOHC Turbo (1989)
To correct a binding condition, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the intermediate shaft bolts, Figure 1 - Items 1, 2 & 3.
b. Release the tilt lock on the steering column. Move the steering column all the way up and then move it all the way down.
c. Lock the tilt steering column in the full up position. Tighten the bolts in sequence 1, 2 then 3 to 20 lb.ft. (27 N-m).
Road test the vehicle. If the condition is not corrected, align the steering gear as follows:
d. Loosen bolts 3, 4 and 5, Figure 1.
e. Start the engine, move the steering wheel 180~ in both directions 3 to 4 times.
f.
Center the steering wheel. Tighten bolt # 3 to 20 lb.ft. (27 N-m). Then, tighten bolts # 4 & # 5 to 27-40 lb.ft. (37-54 N-m).
Road test the vehicle. If the binding or unequal effort is still experienced, inspect all front suspension components for damage and correct positioning.
The cause could also be internal binding of the steering gear. Refer to the 1989 Probe Shop Manual, Section 13-46 for service details.
Figure 2
5. Increased steering efforts all the time in both directions can be can be reduced approximately 10% by moving the controller slide switch to the "L"
position, Figure 2.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E92Z-3504-E
Steering Gear
B
FO2Z-3F721-A
Electronic Controller
C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
900604A
Steering Diagnosis
0.5 Hr.
900604B
Steering Gear Replace
2.0 Hrs.
900604C
Electronic Controller
0.5 Hr.
Replace
900604D
Steering Column Align
0.3 Hr.
900604E
Road Test
0.3 Hr.
900604F
Steering Gear Align
0.3 Hr.
900604G
Road Test
0.3 Hr.
900604H
Adjust Electronic Contoller
0.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3504
42
OASIS CODES:
3100