How to Deal with Steering Wheel Play?

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CalebRose
07/30/25 7:15am
Steering wheel play can be adjusted by performing a wheel alignment on the steering gear. Below are specific explanations regarding increased steering wheel play: 1. Cross joint wear: The steering column cross joint is essentially a universal joint, which functions to change the direction of the steering column torque and prevent the steering column from puncturing the driver in the event of a severe accident. Wear on the cross joint can lead to increased steering wheel play and produce a clicking sound. 2. Steering gear rack and pinion wear: Not returning the steering wheel to the center position when parking can subject the rack and pinion to greater pressure, accelerating wear. When the rack wear is not particularly severe, the tightening force of the rack and pinion can be increased using the adjustment screw on the steering gear, but this will correspondingly make the steering wheel heavier. 3. Tie rod end wear: The steering gear has inner and outer tie rod ends. The inner tie rod end connects the tie rod to the steering gear rack, while the outer tie rod end connects the steering knuckle to the tie rod. Lifting the car and manually shaking the wheel can allow you to feel the play in the tie rod ends and hear a rattling sound.
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