Steering Wheel: Testing and Inspection

1. Check steering wheel for looseness or rattle by trying to move it in its shaft direction and lateral direction.
If found defective, repair or replace.
2. Check steering wheel for play, holding car in straight forward condition on the ground and with engine stopped.
Steering wheel play "a": 0 - 30 mm (0 - 1.2 inch)
If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect as follows and replace if found defective.
a. Tie-rod end ball stud for wear.
b. Lower ball joint for wear.
c. Steering shaft joint for wear.
d. Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage.
e. Each part for looseness.