Free Play Check

STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY CHECK
1. With the engine running (hydraulic pressure applied), position the front wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Measure the side to side steering wheel play until the front wheels actually start moving while turning the steering wheel slightly in the left and right directions.
Limit: 30 mm (1.2 inch) or less
3. If the steering wheel play exceeds the limit value, check the steering shaft joint or steering linkage for looseness, and replace or repair the faulty components if necessary.
4. If the steering wheel play still exceeds the limit value after Step 3 is performed, position the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, and then apply the force (approximately 5 N) in the circumferential direction.
Standard value (steering wheel play with the engine stopped): 16.5 mm (0.65 inch) or less
5. If the steering wheel play is outside the standard value after Step 4 is performed, remove the steering gear and linkage, and check and adjust the pinion total rotation torque.