2-42 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Steering
Steering Inspection
•
Check steering wheel free play [A].
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Set the front wheels straight ahead. Gently turn [B] the
steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel free play
is the amount of travel in the steering wheel, before the
front wheels begin to turn.
Steering Wheel Free Play
Standard: 0
∼ 20 mm (0 ∼ 0.79 in.)
If steering wheel free play is not correct, inspect the fol-
lowing.
Steering Wheel Mounting Nut (see Steering Wheel Cen-
tering in the Steering chapter)
Universal Joint Clamp Bolts (see Exploded View in the
Steering chapter)
EPS Unit Mounting Bolts (see EPS Unit Installation in
the Steering chapter)
Steering Gear Assembly Bracket Bolts (see Steering
Gear Assembly Installation in the Steering chapter)
Steering Gear Assembly Mounting Rubber Dampers
Tie-Rod End Nuts (see Steering Gear Assembly Instal-
lation in the Steering chapter)
Steering Gear Preload Adjustment (see Steering Gear
Preload Adjustment in the Steering chapter)
If the inspections above are good but the free play is out
of the specified, the steering gear assembly is damaged
and should be replaced as a unit.
Steering Joint Dust Boot Inspection
•
Visually inspect the dust boots [A] at both the ends of the
steering gear assembly.
Front [B]
If there is any signs of deterioration, cracks, or damage,
replace the steering gear assembly together with these
boots.