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When checking steering wheel play on a commercial vehicle equipped with power steering and a standard 20-inch steering wheel, what is the maximum amount of free play allowed before it is considered unsafe?

  1. A
    About 4 inches (approximately 20 degrees of movement)
  2. About 2 inches (approximately 10 degrees of movement)Cevap
  3. C
    About 6 inches (approximately 30 degrees of movement)
  4. D
    Zero inches (any movement without front wheel reaction indicates failure)

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About 2 inches (approximately 10 degrees of movement)
On a commercial vehicle equipped with power steering and a 20-inch steering wheel, the steering play must not exceed 10 degrees, which translates to roughly 2 inches of free movement at the rim before the front tires begin to turn.

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1
Identify the standard steering wheel dimension and regulatory tolerance threshold
Standard commercial vehicle steering wheels are typically 20 inches in diameter, which corresponds to an allowable free play limit of 10 degrees.
CDL safety standards specify maximum allowable steering lash to ensure the driver maintains precise directional control.
2
Calculate the linear distance equivalent to 10 degrees on a 20-inch wheel rim
Ten degrees of movement on the outer rim of a 20-inch wheel equals approximately 2 inches of free play.
Exceeding this measurement makes vehicle handling difficult and indicates potential steering linkage or gear box failure.

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