Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
- Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left and right without moving the front wheels.
- If the play is within the limit, the steering gearbox and the linkages are OK.
- If the play exceeds the limit, adjust the rack guide (see Rack Guide Adjustment ). If the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment, do the steering linkage and steering gearbox inspection .
Rotational play: 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in)