We set the wheels in a position corresponding to the straight-line movement of the car. We make a mark on the steering wheel rim with chalk.
We check the free play (play) of the steering wheel when turning it in both directions before the car wheels start turning.
Free play should not exceed 5° (or 18–20 mm along the wheel rim).
The steering wheel turning force should not exceed 20 kgf when installing the front wheels of the vehicle on a smooth slab (linoleum).
When quickly turning the steering wheel left and right, with amplitudes of about 10°, we check by touch for knocks (play) in the joints and ball joints of the control. We tighten loose threaded connections.
We check the absence of axial and radial play in the pendulum arm,...
...we check for any play in the ball joints of the rods.
We check the movement of the rod ends along the axes of the hinge pins, for which...
...we apply axial force to the rod ends.
The axial movement should be within 1–1.5 mm. After the force is removed, the tip should return to its place. If there is no axial movement or the tip does not return to its place, replace the tip or the steering rod assembly with serviceable ones.