1. Set the steering wheel to the middle position.
2. Turn the steering wheel back and forth through the open window. At the same time, free play on the steering wheel can leave a maximum of a = 25 mm without moving the wheels.
3. With a relatively large free play of the steering wheel, it is necessary to check the tie rods, the steering mechanism and the front axle play.
4. Strongly manually move the tie rods back and forth (10), as well as longitudinal steering rods (11). Ball joints must not have play. Otherwise replace hinges or steering drafts.
5. If the tie rods have no play, although the play on the steering wheel is too large, the steering play must be checked or adjusted (work in a car shop).
6. Shine a lamp on the dust caps of the tie rod and tie rod joints and check them for damage, while paying attention to traces of grease on and around the cuffs.
7. If the dust cap is damaged, for safety reasons, replace the corresponding hinge together with the dust cap. The infiltrated dirt will surely destroy the hinge.