What Causes the Steering Wheel to Have Play When Wiggling Left and Right?

[EthanDella]

The reasons for the steering wheel having play when wiggling left and right are: 1. The steering column lacks lubrication, resulting in high friction; 2. Insufficient power steering fluid; 3. Issues with the universal joint; 4. Aging and hardening of the rubber bushings on the chassis suspension stabilizer bar links; 5. Damage to the shock absorber top mount bearing. During operation, the shock absorber transfers all absorbed vibrations and impacts to the vehicle frame, which then transmits them to the cabin, causing abnormal noises in the steering wheel. Below is some relevant information about the steering wheel: 1. Introduction: The steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of cars, ships, aircraft, etc. 2. Function: The steering wheel's function is to convert the force applied by the driver on its rim into torque and transmit it to the steering shaft. It mainly consists of a frame, foam padding, and mounting clips or screw holes corresponding to the driver's airbag (DAB).