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between the two points is the extent of steering
wheel play.
Check the steering wheel play both with the
engine running and with the engine turned off. If
it is out of specification either with the engine
running or with the engine turned off, con-tact
your nearest authorized dealer.
2 Steering wheel looseness
1. Try moving steering wheel up and down and
also right and left to check for excessive loose-
ness.
2. If anything abnormal is found, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock lever that is used for steering
wheel adjustment is securely locked.
3 Steering wheel operation
1. While driving slowly, make sure that the steering
wheel does not shake and the vehicle does not
pull to one side. Also check for excessive oper-
ating resistance and unsmooth return to the
neutral position.
2. If any abnormal condition is encountered during
the above check, call an authorized dealer for
inspection.
Steering wheel
play
(on the periphery
of steering wheel)
When engine
is turned off
10 to 20 mm
(0.39 to 0.79
in.)
When engine
is idling
5 to 50 mm
(0.20 to 1.97
in.)
Inspection intervals
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
Inspection
intervals
At the time of pre-operational
check and every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
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