Checking Steering Gear Housing For Play
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Put the wheels pointing straight ahead and switch the engine off.
Apply a force of 5 Nm to the steering wheel.
The maximum play in the steering gear must not be more than 10 mm.
If the play in the steering gear is more than 10 mm:
- Check the pre-stress on the pinion, see Adjusting Pre-Tension On Pinion .