Steering Is Heavy - Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual

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Steering is heavy.

Start the engine.
Refer to the Troubleshooting
Chart (see page 17-51).
Power Assist Check with Car
l
Parked
Connect a spring scale to the
steering wheel and turn the
wheel. Read the measurement
when the front wheels start to
move.
Operation standard
Stationary swing
Condition
operation
Without power 12 kg (24.46 lb)
assist (engine off) maximum
With power assist 4.2 kg (9.26 lb)
(engine running) maximum
N O
Check the tire pressure and front
Are they normal?
Park the vehicle on a level surface
with the wheels pointing straight
ahead.
Measure the stationary swing
load.
Refer to the chart on the left.
load
Is it within specification?
EPS system is OK.
Correct the air pressure or wheel
alignment.
,
Inspect the mechanical steeing
system.
Y E S