Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Steering » Steering wheel
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: 40 mm (1.58 in.)

2. 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 (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)

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 (510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf)

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

Inspection

Repair procedures