Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 1746

1. Move the steering wheel as shown in Fig. 7 to inspect for column bearing wear, steering shaft joint play,
steering wheel looseness, and column looseness.
Repair or replace as necessary.
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Fig. 7: Inspecting Steering Wheel Play
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
STEERING WHEEL EFFORT INSPECTION
1. Inspect the following points:
Tire size and tire pressure
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Fluid level
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Drive belt deflection
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2. With the vehicle on a hard, level surface, put the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
3. Remove the air bag module.
WARNING:
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally
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deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you.
Read AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNINGS before handling the air