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With the engine not started, turn steering wheel fully right to left several times. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully to the right and left several times. If air bubbles or cloudiness exists, perform steps 3 and 4 again until air bubbles and cloudiness do not exist.
Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right to the point where the tires start moving, and measure the distance that the outer circumference of the steering wheel travels. Turn the tires straight ahead, check if the steering wheel is in the neutral position. If it is not in the neutral position, remove the steering wheel and reinstall it correctly on the steering stem, within two teeth of the original position.
Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering wheel has been turned 360° from the neutral position. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect the following: Steering column. If steering column and power steering oil pump meet specifications, replace steering gear.
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