32 90... Troubleshooting on steering
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Observe troubleshooting on front axle and diagnosis help for steering (SI).
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel shake | Screws at lower section of steering spindle to steering gear/steering column loose | Replace screws and tighten down |
| Bolt connection, universal joint/double joint, to lower section of steering spindle/steering gear/steering column loose | Replace and tighten down bolts | |
| Journal of tie rod end deformed | Replace steering gear and tie rod ends | |
| Tie rod end worn | Check steering gear rack; if necessary, replace steering gear | |
| Check tie rods, replace if necessary | ||
| Replace tie rod end | ||
| Steering gear rack damaged | Replace steering gear | |
| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING | ||
| Steering wheel inclination | Tie rod end worn | Replace tie rod end |
| Front axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check, adjust toe/track if necessary See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD . |
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| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING | ||