Steering Wheel Rotation Play

Steering Wheel Rotation Play

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Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position and measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.

ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 – 10 mm

If the play exceeds the limit, perform rack guide adjustment.

If the play still excessively after rack guide adjustment, inspect the steering linkage and gearbox.

Power Assist Check with Car Parked

A Spring Scale

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1. Check the power steering fluid level and pump belt tension.
2. Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock – to – lock several times to warm up the fluid.
3. Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the engine idling and the car on a clean, dry floor, pull the scale as shown and read it as soon as the tyres begin to turn.
4. The scale should read no more than 32 N. If it reads more or less, go to next step.