What is the method to determine excessive steering gear play?
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To determine excessive steering gear play, look for noticeable looseness or abnormal noises. The adjustment method for excessive steering gear play is: there is an adjustment screw on each side of the steering gear, and the tighter you adjust it, the smaller the play becomes. The steering gear assists the driver by reducing the effort required to turn the steering wheel, making driving easier and more convenient. Steering gears are mainly divided into rack-and-pinion steering and worm-and-sector steering. Power steering systems include: electric power steering (EPS), hydraulic rack-and-pinion power steering, and electro-hydraulic power steering. Normally, the free play of the steering gear is about 10 to 15mm.