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F. STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Position the front wheels straight ahead and
switch OFF the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to measure rota-
tion/travel of the steering wheel to left and right
without turning the front wheels.
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If the play is within the specified limit the steering
linkages are OK.
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If the play exceeds the limit then check for the
play in the inner and outer ball joint of the RAP
assembly and if found OK check the universal
joints in the steering column assembly.
The steering wheel play value is mention below:
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Axial play
0.1 mm
maximum
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Free rotational play
1
º maximum.
G. POWER STEERING OIL FLUSHING PROCE-
DURE
NOTE
Always use fresh Power Steering oil, for flushing. In
case of non availability of sufficient quantity of fresh
Power Steering oil, the drained oil may be used af-
ter filtering (use filter paper – Size: 10 microns).
1. Minimum quantity of oil required is 2 liters (If the
filtered oil quantity is less add fresh oil)
2. Drain the oil from the system. (For procedure
refer power steering oil replacement procedure.)
3. Fit new filter assembly and fill the system with
fresh / filtered oil. (For procedure refer steering
reservoir filter replacement procedure.)
4. Start the engine and allow it to run for few
minutes. With the engine idling, steer the wheels
from RH lock to LH lock at least 10 times. En-
sure oil level does not drop below the suction
fitting in the reservoir.
5. Stop the engine and drain the oil from the sys-
tem.
NOTE
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Remove the filter cartridge used while flushing in
step 3. Store it separately (it can be used again
for flushing other vehicle).
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After flushing always use a new filter.