Checking the free play (backlash) of the Chery Tiggo steering wheel

Tools:

Ruler
Calipers

Parts and consumables:

chalk
wire

With an increased free play of the steering wheel, it is difficult to control the car, as it responds to the driver's actions with a delay. In addition, an increased stroke that cannot be eliminated by adjusting the steering gear indicates a malfunction of the steering (weakening of the steering gear, steering rods or wear of their parts).

Check steering wheel play with the vehicle parked on a level, non-slippery surface. For a steering wheel with an outer diameter of 375 mm, the play must not exceed 40 mm (10° in rotation).

1. Set the front wheels to a straight ahead position.

2. Install the ruler so that its end rests against the instrument panel, and the plane of the ruler touches the outer surface of the steering wheel rim. Without changing the position of the ruler, turn the steering wheel to the left until the front wheels begin to turn. In this position, put a mark on the steering wheel rim (fasten the wire).

Putting a mark on the Chery Tiggo steering wheel

3. Without changing the position of the ruler, turn the steering wheel to the right until the front wheels begin to turn.

Turn the steering wheel to the right until the Chery Tiggo front wheels start to turn

4. In this position, put a second mark on the steering wheel rim (fasten the wire).

5. Measure the distance between the marks along the rim. It should be no more than 40 mm. If the distance (steering wheel free play) is greater, the cause must be determined and rectified.

We measure the distance between the Chery Tiggo marks along the rim