Steering Wheel Play Check

Steering Wheel Play Check

- Check steering wheel for looseness or rattle by moving it in its shaft direction and lateral direction. If defect is found, repair steering wheel or replace it.
- Check steering wheel for play, holding vehicle in straight-ahead position on the ground with engine stopped. If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect the following parts and replace them if detect is found.

- Tie-rod end and tie-rod ball joint for wear.
- Suspension arm joint for wear
- Steering shaft joint for wear
- Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
- Each part for looseness

Steering wheel play
"a"
: 0 - 30 mm (0 - 1.2 in.)