STEERING 10 6) 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 selfdiagnosis. 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.
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