32 90... Troubleshooting on steering
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Observe troubleshooting on front axle and diagnosis help for steering (SI) .
STEERING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel shake | Screws at lower section of steering shaft to steering gear/steering column loose | Replace screws and tighten down (refer to Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering shaft ) |
| Bolt connection, universal joint/double joint, to lower section of steering shaft/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 on front axle | ||
| 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 | |
| Refer to troubleshooting on front axle | ||