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The steering wheel is critical to vehicle safety. If an
inspection reveals any problem, contact an autho-
rized Sterling service facility to solve the problem
before operating the vehicle. Conduct these checks
on a level surface with good visibility to all sides.
1 Steering wheel free play
1. Set the parking brake and chock the rear tires.
2. On vehicles with a manual transmission, make
sure that the shift lever is in neutral.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission,
make sure that the shift selector is in “P” (park).
3. Start the engine.
4. Starting with the steering wheel in the straight-
ahead (neutral) position, turn the steering wheel
clockwise to the point where resistance is first
felt. Then do the same thing in the counterclock-
wise direction.
5. Measure the amount of steering wheel move-
ment between these two points. This is the
steering wheel free play. If the free play is not
within these limits, contact an authorized Ster-
ling service facility.
2 Steering wheel looseness
NOTE:
Before doing this check, make sure that the adjust-
ing lever is in the locked position.
1. Move the steering wheel back and forth on the
steering column, first in an up and down direc-
tion, and after that to the right and left.
2. If any problem is found, contact an authorized
Sterling service facility.
3 Steering wheel operation
NOTE:
During the driving tests, be attentive to road condi-
tions.
Steering wheel checking
Inspection
intervals
Daily pretrip inspection and
every 6000 miles (10 000 km)
WARNING
Driving a vehicle with a steering problem
could cause an injury accident or loss of life.
Steering wheel free
play
0.2 to 2.0 in (5 to 50 mm)
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