What causes excessive steering wheel play?
What causes excessive steering wheel play? When the steering wheel is loose, "has play in it", it is difficult for drivers to correctly know the position of the front wheels. Steering systems generally give ample warning of problems and excessive play is generally caused by worn steering racks and tie rod ends. When does a steering wheel have too much play? When a steering wheel has too much or excessive play, it means it is loose. Drivers get confused about the actual position of the car’s front wheels. The trouble is that if the steering wheel moves one and a...