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On-Vehicle Inspection [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY 
    1. Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.
    2. Gently turn the steering wheel right and left by hand, and check the steering wheel free play.
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      *a Maximum Free Play

      Maximum free play

      30 mm (1.18 in.)

      If the free play exceeds the maximum, check the steering column, steering intermediate shaft, steering sliding with shaft yoke, and power steering link.