Checking Steering Wheel Free Play

CHECKING STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
1. Start the engine with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. Apply a force of 5 N (1.1 lbs.) to the steering wheel in the peripheral direction.
Standard value
Steering wheel free play: 30 mm (1.1 inch)





2. Measure the play at the circumference of the steering wheel.
3. If the play exceeds the standard value, inspect the contact of the steering shaft and tie rod ball joints.