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Power Steering Service Data

POWER STEERING FLUID
Fluid level rise	Maximum	5 mm (0.20 in.)
Fluid pressure at Idle speed with valve closed		7,800 to 8,300 kPa (80 to 85 kgf/cm² , 1,138 to 1,209 psi)
STEERING WHEEL
Steering effort at idle speed	(Reference)	6.0 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 53 in..lbf)
VANE PUMP ASSY
Vane pump rotating torque		0.27 N.m (2.8 kgf.cm, 2.4 in..lbf) or less
Vane pump shaft and vane pump housing oil clearance	STD	0.027 to 0.054 mm (0.00106 to 0.00213 in.)
	Maximum	0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
Vane plate thickness	Minimum	1.397 -- 1.403 mm (0.0550 -- 0.05524 in.)
Clearance between the rotor groove and plate	Maximum	0.03 mm (0.0012 in.)
Spring free length	Minimum	32.24 mm (1.2693 in.)
RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY
Tie rod assy stad bolt torque	(Turning)	0.83 -- 3.43 N.m (8.5 -- 35.0 kgf.cm, 7.3 -- 30.4 in..lbf)
Steering rack runout	Maximum	0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
Total preload (Control valve rotating torque)	(Turning)	1.2 -- 1.5 N.m (12.2 -- 15.3 kgf.cm, 10.6 -- 13.3 in.lbf)
Rack boot clamp clearance		3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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Service Data

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When to See a Mechanic