Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
Steering Wheel: Testing and Inspection
Check Steering Wheel Free Play and Effort
INSPECTION
1. 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: 30 mm (1.18 inch)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
a. Center the steering wheel.
b. Remove the steering wheel pad.
c. Start the engine and run it at idle.
d. Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 4.9 Nm (50 kgf-cm, 43 inch lbs.)
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 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
f.
Install the steering wheel pad.