Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check

Set the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left and right without moving the front wheels.
- If the play is within the limit, the steering gearbox and the steering linkage are OK.
- If the play exceeds the limit, adjust the rack guide (see RACK GUIDE ADJUSTMENT ). If the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment, inspect the steering linkage and steering gearbox (see STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION ).
Rotational play: 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in)

Fig 1: Checking Steering Wheel Rotational Play
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