MA–12 MAINTENANCE – MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS • Drive the vehicle at approx. 50 km/h (30 mph) on a safe, level and dry road. • With the parking brake button pushed in, pull on the lever with 88 N (9 kgf, 20 lbf) of force. • Drive the vehicle for approx. 400 meters (1/4 mile) in this condition. • Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times. • Check parking lever travel. If necessary, adjust the parking brake. CHASSIS 16. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE (a) Check the steering wheel freeplay. Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.) With the vehicle stopped and pointed straight ahead, rock the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pressure. (b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage. Check that: • Tie rod ends do not have excessive play. • Dust seals and boots are not damaged. • Boot clamps are not loose. Boots 17. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG Driver Airbag: Visually inspect the steering wheel pad (airbag and inflater). • Use the diagnosis check to check if there are abnormalities. • Check that there are no cuts, cracks or noticeable color changes on the surface of the steering wheel pad or in the center groove of the pad. • Remove the steering wheel pad from the vehicle and check the wiring and steering wheel for damage and corrosion due to rusting, etc. If necessary, replace the steering wheel pad.