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STEERING EQUIPMENT SR01–1

STEERING EQUIPMENT
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STEERING SYSTEM................................. SR01-2


TROUBLESHOOTING..................................... SR01-2

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SR01–2 STEERING EQUIPMENT

STEERING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Symptom Possible cause Remedy/Prevention


Hard steering or poor return of Bent steering shaft, sliding shaft or Replace parts.
steering wheel to center column
Universal joint oscillates or catches. Replace universal joint in the assem-
bly.
Column bearing does not revolve or Replace parts.
catch.
Lack of lubrication in steering linkage. Lubricate.
Wheel alignment is incorrect. Refer to chapter FRONT AXLE.
Power steering system is faulty. Refer to chapter POWER STEERING.
Tire air pressure is too low. Adjust properly.
Steering wheel shimmy Steering system linkage is loose. Tighten properly.
Too much wear or play in steering link- Replace parts.
age (spline and ball joints).
Other front axle problems. Refer to chapter FRONT AXLE.

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Power steering gear badly adjusted. Refer to chapter POWER STEERING.
The wheels are out of balance. Balance the wheels.
Wheel wobbles. Replace wheel.
Tire air pressure is not uniform or suffi- Adjust tire pressure.
cient.
Distorted disc wheel. Replace parts.
Abnormal noises Lack of lubrication in steering linkage. Lubricate.
Power steering system is faulty. Refer to chapter POWER STEERING.

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