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STEERING
8
F.
STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Position the front wheels straight ahead and
switch OFF the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to measure
rotation/travel of the steering wheel to left and
right without turning the front wheels.
The steering wheel play value is “a” = 25 to 30
mm.
If the play is within the specified limit the
steering linkages are OK.
If the steering wheel free play is there, then
inspect the following areas & replace the
components if found defective.
a. Tie rod end ball stud for wear / looseness.
b. Lower arm ball joint for wear / looseness.
c. Steering shaft joint for wear / looseness.
d. Steering pinion or rack gear for wear /
looseness.
e. Each component of steering system for
looseness.
f. Strut upper cup for wear
7.2.3 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS
7.2.3.1 STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
1. Park the car with front wheel in straight ahead
position. Apply parking brake and place wheel
chokes at rear wheels.
2. Disconnect battery.
3. Pull out the DAB assy.
WARNING
Before removing steering wheel make alignment
marks on the steering wheel and the shaft for
guiding during reinstallation.
4. Remove the steering wheel nut.