Steering wheel play check

Set the steering wheel to the middle position.

While turning the steering wheel in different directions, keep an eye on the front wheels. The allowable backlash on the steering wheel is about 30 mm.

On vehicles with power steering, check the play with the engine running. The maximum admissible backlash value: 30 mm. With the engine off and a horizontal force of 0.5 kg applied to the outer edge of the steering wheel, the maximum allowable play is 11 mm.

If the play is greater than the allowable value, check the steering rods and the play of the front wheels

With a sharp movement of the steering rods by hand in different directions, there should be no noticeable backlash in the ball bearings. Otherwise replace hinges or steering tips.