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32 90... Troubleshooting On Steering (4WD)

Observe troubleshooting on front axle and diagnosis help for steering (SI).

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Fault Cause Remedy
Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel shake Screw connections, steering spindle lower section to steering gear, loose Replace screws and tighten down (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE )
Connection, steering spindle lower section to assembly partition wall, loose Tighten down screws (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING SPINDLE LOWER SECTION )
Teeth between double joint and steering spindle lower section worn Remove steering spindle lower section
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
Troubleshoot front axle. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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
Steering spindle lower section was not fitted during zero setting of steering gear (tooth offset) Observe installation sequence in REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE .
Troubleshoot front axle. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS