Checking Steering Wheel Free Play

Start the engine with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
Measure the play at the circumference of the steering wheel.
Standard value

Steering wheel free play : 0~30 mm (0~1.1 in.)

Fig 1: Measuring Play At Circumference Of Steering Wheel
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
If the play exceeds the standard value, inspect the connection between the steering shaft and steering linkage.