FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Tests and General Diagnostics





STEERING COLUMN: STEERING SYSTEM (for Hatchback): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY

(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.





(b) Turn the steering wheel gently right and left, and check the steering wheel free play.

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Maximum free play:

30 mm (1.18 in.) or less

If the free play exceeds the maximum, check the steering system Steering System (for Hatchback).