Steering Wheel Play

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference.
Steering wheel play: Refer to "STEERING WHEEL "
When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering column assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.