STEERING
L3301, L3901, L4701, WSM
7-S6
4. CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
[1] STEERING WHEEL PLAY (L3301/L3901)
Steering Wheel Play
1. Turn the front wheels straight ahead.
2. Rotate the steering wheel lightly by hand, and measure the play
(A).
3. If the play (A) is not within the factory specifications, turn the
adjusting screw (1) to adjust.
(Adjusting)
• Remove the battery.
• Loosen the lock nut (2) and turn the adjusting screw (1) with a
screwdriver to adjust the play (A).
When the adjusting screw (1) is turned clockwise, the play (A)
decreases.
• After adjustment, fix it with lock nut (2) while holding the
adjusting screw (1).
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[2] HYDRAULIC PUMP TEST USING FLOW-METER (POWER
STEERING)
Preparation (L3301/L3901 Only)
1. Remove the bolt (2), (4).
2. Remove the joint shaft (1).
(When reassembling)
• Lift the joint shaft (1) so that there should be a clearance (A) of
more than 5 mm (0.2 in.) between the joint shaft (1) and flywheel
housing.
Then fit the support (3) in position.
• Be sure to insert the bolt (2) into cut-out of joint shaft (1).
• Apply grease to spline part of joint shaft (1).
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Steering wheel play (A) Factory specification
20 to 50 mm
0.79 to 1.9 in.
(1) Adjusting Screw
(2) Lock Nut
(A) Play
Tightening torque Bolt (Joint shaft)
23.5 to 27.4 N·m
2.4 to 2.8 kgf·m
18 to 20 lbf·ft
(1) Joint Shaft
(2) Bolt (Joint Shaft)
(3) Support
(4) Bolt (Support)
(A) Clearance