FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Steering Wheel Freeplay

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
a. Stop the vehicle and align the tires straight ahead.
b. Turn the steering wheel gently right and left, and check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 inch)
If the free play exceeds the maximum, replace the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly or steering gear.