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ST-12 < ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE > STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL Inspection INFOID:0000000001666220 STEERING WHEEL AXIAL END PLAY 1. Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col- 2. Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial 3. Check the following items when steering wheel axial end play is out of the standard. (Without electric motor), ST-17, "WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View" (With electric motor). • Check steering gear assembly mounting condition for looseness. Refer to . STEERING WHEEL PLAY 1. Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. 2. Start engine and lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. 3. Measure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference. 4. Check the following items when steering wheel play is out of the standard. NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL 1. Check that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the cor- 2. Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" 3. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position. 4. Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE 1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake. 2. Tires need to be inflated normal pressure. Refer to . 3. Start engine. 4. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature. Standard Steering wheel axial end : Refer to Wheel Axial End Play and . Standard Steering wheel play : Refer to Wheel Axial End Play and . Fluid temperature : 50 – 80 ° C (122 – 176 ° F) |