Looseness Or Play Of Steering Wheel; Steering Wheel Play; Steering Wheel Effort - Ford TRADER Workshop Manual

MANUAL STEERING
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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Steering wheel play
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, gently turn
the steering wheel to the left and right and verify that the
free play is within specification.
Free play: 0-40mm (0-1.57 in)
Looseness or play of steering wheel
1. Move the steering wheel in directions 1 , 2, and 3 to check
for column bearing wear, steering shaft joint play, steering
wheel looseness, and column looseness.
Steering wheel effort
1. With the vehicle on a hard level surface, move the steering
wheel to put the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Note
• Measure after turning the steering wheel to the left
and right 5 times or more.
2. Measure the steering wheel effort by connecting a pull scale
to the outer circumference of the steering wheel.
Steering wheel effort: 245 N (25 kg, 55 Ib) Max.
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