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- Measure the play on the steering wheel circumference before the wheels start to move when slightly moving the steering wheel in both directions.
Maximum limit: 30 mm
- When the play exceeds the limit, check for the play on the steering shaft and steering linkage connection. Correct or replace.
- If the free play still exceeds the limit value, set the steering wheel straight ahead with the engine stopped. Load 5 N towards the steering wheel circumference and check the play.
Standard value (steering wheel play with the engine stopped): 10 mm or lessIf the play exceeds the standard value, remove the steering gear (Refer to
.) and check the total pinion torque (Refer to .).