32 90... Troubleshooting on steering
Observe troubleshooting on front axle and diagnosis help for steering (SI).
FAULT AND REMEDY
| 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. See 32 31 070 Removing and installing or replacing lower section of steering spindle . |
| 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. See 32 13 060 Removing and installing / replacing power steering gear and 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod . | |
| Tie rod end worn | Check steering gear rack; if necessary, replace steering gear. See 32 13 060 Removing and installing / replacing power steering gear . | |
| Check tie rods, replace if necessary. See 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod . | ||
| Replace tie rod end. See 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod . | ||
| Tie rod end worn | Replace tie rod end. See 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod . | |
| Steering gear rack damaged | Replace steering gear. See 32 13 060 Removing and installing / replacing power steering gear . | |
| Steering wheel inclination | Front axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check , adjust toe/track if necessary |