Can Steering Wheel Play Be Adjusted?

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Steering wheel play can be adjusted. The following situations require adjustment: 1. Hold the steering drop arm firmly and turn the steering wheel. If there is excessive free rotation angle, it indicates looseness in the steering gear, which needs adjustment. 2. Turn the steering wheel and observe whether the ball joints in the steering linkage are loose. If loose, adjustments should be made or worn components should be removed and replaced. 3. Use a jack or vehicle lift to raise the front wheels off the ground, then shake the steering wheels vertically. If there is looseness, it indicates excessive clearance between the kingpin and bushings, which requires repair. Then shake the steering wheels laterally - looseness indicates excessive wheel bearing clearance that needs adjustment.