Mirage Sedan LS L4-1834cc 1.8L SOHC MFI (1999)
Steering Wheel: Testing and Inspection
STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECK
Manual Steering
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
2. Measure the steering wheel play when the wheels start to move when turning the steering wheel slightly in both directions.
Limit: 30 mm (1.18 mm)
3. When the play exceeds the limit, check the play in the steering shaft and linkage connections. Correct or replace a defective part.
4. When step 3 is OK, check the following to adjust:
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Remove the steering gear box, check and adjust the gear box total pinion torque.
Power Steering
1. With the engine running (during hydraulic operation), set the front wheels straight ahead.
2. Measure the steering wheel play when the wheels start to move when turning the steering wheel slightly in both directions.
Limit: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
3. When the play exceeds the limit, check the play on the steering shaft and linkage connections. Correct or replace a defective part.
4. If the free play still exceeds the limit value, set the steering wheel straight ahead with the engine stopped. Load 4.9 N (1.1 lbs.) toward the steering
wheel circumference and check the play.
Standard value (steering wheel play with the engine stopped): 10 mm (0.39 inch) or less
If the play exceeds the standard value, remove the steering gear box and check the gear box total pinion torque.