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Steering Wheel Free Play Check








STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECK
1. With the engine stationary and the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, apply a force of 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs.) to the steering wheel in the peripheral direction.

Standard value : 30 mm or less





2. If the measured value exceeds the standard value. Inspect contact of the steering shaft and tie rod ball joints.