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Checking Steering Wheel Play 1. With wheels in a straight-ahead position, check steering wheel play. Steering wheel play: 35 mm (1.38 in) or less 2. If it is not within specification, check steering gear assembly when front suspension and axle, steering gear assembly and Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel Pre-checking ● Make sure that wheel alignment is correct. Wheel alignment: Refer to SDS in FA section ● Verify that the steering gear is centered before removing the Checking 1. Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when driving straight ahead. 2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove the steering wheel and reinstall it correctly. 3. If the neutral position is between two serrated teeth, loosen tie-rod lock nut and move tie-rod in the opposite direction by Front Wheel Turning Angle 1. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turning angle. Turning angle of full turns: Refer to SDS in FA section 2. If it is not within specification, check rack stroke. Rack stroke “S”: Refer to SDS (ST-23) Checking Gear Housing Movement 1. Check the movement of steering gear housing during station- ary steering on a dry paved surface. ● Apply a force of 49 N (5 kg, 11 lb) to steering wheel to check Movement of gear housing: ±2 mm (±0.08 in) or less 2. If movement exceeds the limit, replace mount insulator after confirming correct installation of gear housing clamps. . SST489B SST490BA SMA127 . SST059B ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ST-5 |