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. Tie rod end ball stud for wear / looseness. • Lower arm ball joint for wear / looseness. • Steering shaft joint for wear / looseness. • Steering pinion or rack gear for wear / • looseness. Each component of steering system for • looseness. 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. STEERING_MANDO 8
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