12-62 Simple inspection and service
The steering wheel is a safety-critical part of the
vehicle. If an inspection reveals any abnormality,
contact an authorized dealer and have the abnor-
mality rectified before you again drive the vehicle.
Driving the vehicle with the abnormality unrectified
could result in a serious accident.
1 Steering wheel play
NOTE:
Be sure to check the steering wheel play both with
the engine running and with the engine turned off.
1. Make sure the parking brake is securely applied.
2. Make sure that the gearshift lever is in the “P”
position.
3. Gently turn the steering wheel from its straight-
ahead (neutral) position to the point where you
first feel resistance in the clockwise direction
and to the point where you first feel resistance in
the counterclockwise direction. The distance
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, contact
your nearest authorized dealer.
Steering wheel – check
WARNING
Perform the checks in a safe place that pro-
vides good visibility all around. During the
checks, be sufficiently attentive to surround-
ing traffic conditions.
Inspection
intervals
At the time of pre-operational
check and every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 12 months
Steering wheel
play
(on the periph-
ery 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.)
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