Rack Shaft Play In The Radial Direction

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Right-turn steering:

Limit

Direction <== ==> <== ==>

0.4 mm (0.016 in) or less

Condition

L: 5 mm (0.20 in)

P: 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf)

Fig 1: Checking Rack Shaft Play In Radial Direction (Right-Turn Steering)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Left-turn steering:

Limit

Direction <== ==>

0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less

Direction <== ==>

0.4 mm (0.016 in) or less

Fig 2: Checking Rack Shaft Play In Radial Direction (Right-Turn Steering)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.