scope:

Note: Nothing in the specification supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless specific exemption has been obtained.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose.

To determine the permanent deformation characteristics and ultimate torsional strength of the steering wheel assembly.

Foreword.

This test actually is of a semistatic nature, with a relatively slowly increasing load.

Applicability.

Steering wheels used in passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles (MPV's), and trucks.