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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY 
    1. Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.
    2. Turn the steering wheel gently right and left, and check the steering wheel free play.

      Maximum free play

      30 mm (1.18 in.)

      If the free play exceeds the maximum, check the steering system. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .