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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
rotation/travel of the steering wheel to left and
right without turning the front wheels.
The steering wheel play value is “a” = 0 to 10
mm.
If the play is within the specified limit the
steering linkages are OK.
If the steering wheel free play is more than
specified value, then inspecting 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
NOTE:
The following symptoms may occur during normal
vehicle operation:
The EPAS warning light does not illuminate.
The steering effort can suddenly increases, if
the operation of the EPAS system is stopped to
prevent serious accidents when it detects
malfunction of the EPAS system during self-
diagnosis.
Extreme continuous steering may increase the
steering efforts. This occur to prevent internal
overheating and permanent damage to steering
system.
A click noise may be heard from the EPAS relay
after the ignition switch is turned ON or OFF
position.
Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is
at low driving speed.
The steering wheel may not unlock normally in
some cases when ignition key turned on or
engine start/stop button pressed. If this
happens, turn the steering wheel to the right or
left slightly to unlock the steering wheel while
turning the ignition key or pressing engine
start/stop button.