Why does my steering wheel feel so light?
It’s more likely just your power steering. Power steering essentially makes it easier to turn the steering wheel, without power steering you have to basically pull the wheel with a lot of force to make the turn instead of a slight twist. It just makes it easier on the driver.
What do you mean by steering free play?
Steering free play is when the steering wheel can be moved back in forth in your hands, but the vehicle is not steering—in other words, there is excessive “play” in the steering wheel.
What to do about excessive play in steering wheel?
A visual inspection of the steering system is recommended to identify any potential problems. The best way to do this requires the vehicle on the ground resting it’s full weight on the steering and suspension system as raising the vehicle has the effect of locking or wedging components against each other removing any free play.
What does the law say about steering system play?
(a) System play. Lash or free play in the steering system shall not exceed the values shown in Table 2. (1) Inspection procedure. With the engine on and the steering axle wheels in the straight ahead position, turn the steering wheel in one direction until there is a perceptible movement of the wheel.
When to use Lash or free play in steering system?
Lash or free play in the steering system shall not exceed the values shown in Table 2. (1) Inspection procedure. With the engine on and the steering axle wheels in the straight ahead position, turn the steering wheel in one direction until there is a perceptible movement of the wheel.
Steering free play is when the steering wheel can be moved back in forth in your hands, but the vehicle is not steering—in other words, there is excessive “play” in the steering wheel.
A visual inspection of the steering system is recommended to identify any potential problems. The best way to do this requires the vehicle on the ground resting it’s full weight on the steering and suspension system as raising the vehicle has the effect of locking or wedging components against each other removing any free play.
(a) System play. Lash or free play in the steering system shall not exceed the values shown in Table 2. (1) Inspection procedure. With the engine on and the steering axle wheels in the straight ahead position, turn the steering wheel in one direction until there is a perceptible movement of the wheel.
Lash or free play in the steering system shall not exceed the values shown in Table 2. (1) Inspection procedure. With the engine on and the steering axle wheels in the straight ahead position, turn the steering wheel in one direction until there is a perceptible movement of the wheel.