The steering wheel play should not exceed 5°.
Markings on the steering wheel can be made with chalk instead of wire.
Warning: If the front wheels are set to the straight-ahead position and the steering wheel hub is at an angle, there is a fault in the steering system. Contact a specialist to fix it.
The wheel rim clearance is specified for a standard steering wheel with a diameter of 360 mm. If the vehicle is equipped with a steering wheel of a different diameter, the clearance can be calculated using the formula:
where L is the steering wheel play, mm;
D — steering wheel diameter, mm;
π = 3,14.
Set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. The steering wheel spoke should be horizontal.
Turn the steering wheel in any direction until the front wheels begin to turn.
Place the end of the ruler against the dashboard and wind the wire onto the wheel rim (or a rope) at the level where the ruler touches the steering wheel rim.
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Turn the steering wheel the other way until the front wheels start turning. Wrap another wire around the rim (or a rope) at the level where the ruler touches the steering wheel rim.
Measure with wire (you can also use a plastic clamp to secure the electrical wiring) along the rim of the wheel, the distance between two wires.
This distance should be no more than 15.7 mm (see recommendation). If the distance is greater, the wheel play exceeds the permissible limit. In this case, contact a specialist.
