1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY

(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires straight ahead.
(b) Turn the steering wheel gently right and left, and check the steering wheel free play.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
If the free play exceeds the maximum, replace the steering intermediate shaft sub-assy or steering gear.
Problem symptoms table
RepairReplacement
HINT:
The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse
order.
EC mirror stands for electrochromic mirror.
1. w/o EC mirror:
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY
(a) Push the cover in the direction indicated by the arrows (a)
and remove it.
(b) While holding down th ...