Steering Wheel: Testing and Inspection

STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
1. With the tires in the straight-ahead position, check the amount of steering wheel play by turning the wheel in both directions until the tires begin to move.

NOTE: The wheel free play should be checked with the engine running.

Free play: 0 - 30 mm (0 - 1.18 inch)

2. Also check the steering wheel for play and looseness in the mount by moving it back and forth and sideways. When test driving, check for hard steering steering shimmy and tendency to pull to one side.