Nissan Ariya: Periodic Maintenance. Steering Wheel

STEERING WHEEL : Periodic Maintenance Operation

STEERING WHEEL AXIAL END PLAY

Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering column assembly.

Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial direction.

Check the following items when steering wheel axial end play is out of the standard.

• Check the steering column assembly mounting condition. Refer to STEERING COLUMN : Exploded View.

• Check steering gear assembly mounting condition for looseness. Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Exploded View

STEERING WHEEL PLAY

Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position.

Start the engine and lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move.

Measure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference.

Check the following items when steering wheel play is out of the standard.

• Check backlash for each joint of steering column assembly.

• Check installation condition of steering gear assembly.

Component PartsRemoval and Installation