{"model":"mk2","model_name":"MK2 Supra","vehicle":"Toyota Supra A60 (1982–1986, 5M-GE)","document":"Repair Manual","section":"SR","section_name":"Steering","page":2,"pages_in_section":40,"title":"Precautions","section_header":"Steering — Precautions, Troubleshooting, On-Vehicle Inspection","ocr_text":"PRECAUTIONS\n\nCare must be taken to replace parts properly because they could affect the performance of the steering system and result in a driving hazard.\n\nTROUBLESHOOTING\n\nProblem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page\n\nHard steering | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | FA-3\nPower steering belt loose | Tighten belt | SR-26\nOil level in reservoir low | Check reservoir | SR-13\nInsufficient lubricant | Lubricate suspension and steering linkage |\nExcessive caster | Check front end alignment | FA-3\nLower arm ball joints worn | Replace lower arm ball joints | FA-15\nPower steering unit faulty | Check power steering unit | SR-13\n\nPoor return | Tires improperly inflated | Inflate tires to proper pressure | FA-3\nInsufficient lubricant | Lubricate suspension and steering linkage |\nWheel alignment incorrect | Check front end alignment | FA-3\n\nExcessive play | Steering gear loose | Tighten gear bolts |\nMain shaft worn | Replace main shaft | SR-5\nLower arm ball joints worn | Replace lower arm ball joints | FA-15\n\nON-VEHICLE INSPECTION\n\n1. CHECK THAT STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY IS CORRECT\n\nWith the vehicle stopped and pointed straight ahead, rock the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pressure. Freeplay should not exceed the maximum limit.\nMaximum play: 30 mm (1.18 in.)\nIf incorrect, repair as required.\n\n2. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING\n(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.\nCheck that:\n• Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.\n• Boots are not damaged.\n• Boot clamps are not loose.\n(b) Check the gear housing for grease leakage or oozing.","image":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/images/mk2/SR/SR_002.png","url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk2/tsrm/SR/2","prev":{"page":1,"url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk2/tsrm/SR/1","api":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/1"},"next":{"page":3,"url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk2/tsrm/SR/3","api":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/3"},"section_url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk2/tsrm/SR","section_api_pages":["https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/1","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/2","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/3","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/4","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/5","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/6","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/7","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/8","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/9","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/10","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/11","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/12","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/13","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/14","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/15","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/16","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/17","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/18","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/19","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/20","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/21","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/22","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/23","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/24","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/25","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/26","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/27","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/28","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/29","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/30","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/31","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/32","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/33","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/34","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/35","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/36","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/37","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/38","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/39","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk2/tsrm/SR/40"],"note":"OCR transcript of a scanned Toyota factory manual page; verify critical values (torque specs, part numbers) against the image."}