On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check steering wheel freeplay .

Fig 1: Displaying Steering Wheel Maximum Freeplay
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1. Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
2. Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with your hand, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)