- Max play: 30mm
Checking the independent return of the steering wheel to the middle position
1. Make sure that the force required to turn and return the steering wheel to the middle position does not depend on the direction and smoothness of rotation.
2. When the car is moving at a speed of 20-30 km / h, turn the steering wheel 90°and hold it for a couple of seconds in this position. After releasing the steering wheel should automatically return to the range of + 20°from the center position.
Note: when turning sharply, there may be an instant sensation of some "gravity" steering wheel, but this is not considered a malfunction. (This feeling occurs due to the low performance of the power steering pump at low engine speeds.)
Checking the moment of breaking off the ball joints of the tie rod ends
1. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
2. Rock the ball joint pin from side to side several times.
3. Screw two nuts onto the ball joint pin and measure the ball joint breakaway moment.
- Nominal value 0.5-2.5 Nm
4. If the obtained value is greater than the upper limit of the nominal value, then replace the tie rod end.
5. If the obtained value is less than the lower limit of the nominal value, then check the ball joint for the absence of significant gaps or jamming and, if necessary, replace the tie rod end.