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32 90... Troubleshooting on steering

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
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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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