MOT No. 32
Lower the left side window. Stand next to the car.
Reach out your hand from the outside through the window and turn the steering wheel left and right.
Does the left front wheel turn from a straight forward position immediately after turning the steering wheel? Keep an eye on the rim as elastic tire can «swallow» part of the movement.
Causes of steering play
Play in the steering mechanism can be caused by the following:
- Steering gear rack. The play that occurs here may be amenable to elimination by adjustment;
- Broken tie rod joints;
- Defective hinges on the articulated safety steering column;
- Defective elastic disk coupling between the steering mechanism and the steering column.
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