Steering Wheel Free Play Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the engine running (hydraulic pressure applied), position the front wheel in the straight ahead position.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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 (0.6 inch) or less
- 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. (Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE ).