Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Inspection





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.

Adjustment





1. Align the front wheels properly in the straight ahead position.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the adjusting screw of the steering gear.
3. Turn the adjust screw clockwise to decrease free play or counter-clockwise to increase.
4. After check of specified free play, tighten the lock nut to specified torque.
Torque: 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)