Looseness & Play Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Move the steering wheel toward the shaft and in four right angle directions to inspect for looseness and play.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the following, and repair or replace the applicable part.
- Column bearing wear
- Looseness of the steering wheel installation part
- Looseness of the column installed part
- Excessive play of the steering shaft joint
- Excessive play of the steering gear
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the following, and repair or replace the applicable part.