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STEERING
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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.
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The steering wheel play value is “a” = 0 to 10
mm.
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If the play is within the specified limit the
steering linkages are OK.
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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:
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The EPAS warning light does not illuminate.
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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.
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Extreme continuous steering may increase the
steering efforts. This occur to prevent internal
overheating and permanent damage to steering
system.
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A click noise may be heard from the EPAS relay
after the ignition switch is turned ON or OFF
position.
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Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is
at low driving speed.
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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.