Steering Wheel: Testing and Inspection

Check
^ Check steering wheel for looseness or nettle by trying to move it in its shaft direction and lateral direction. If found defective, repair or replace.





^ 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.
- Tie-rod end ball stud for wear
- Lower ball joint for wear
- Steering shaft joint for wear
- Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
- Each part for looseness