ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and position the front wheels straight ahead.
(b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left, and check the steering wheel free play.
Maximum free play:
30 mm (1.18 in.)
HINT:
If the free play exceeds the maximum, check the steering system (See page
).
Adjustment
Steering WheelDiagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
Active torque control 4WD system data can be read in the Data Link Connector
3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the Techstream
to check for malfunctions and perform repairs. Therefore ...
Selecting trailer ball
Use the correct trailer ball for your application.
1. Trailer ball load rating
Matches or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer.
2. Ball diameter
Matches the size of the trailer coupler. Most couplers are stamped with the required
trai ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful bec ...