32 90... Troubleshooting on steering
Observe troubleshooting on front axle and diagnosis help for steering (SI), see 31 90... FRONT AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING .
FRONT AXLE 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 (refer to 32 31 070 Removing and installing / 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 (refer to 32 31 219 Removing and installing/replacing double joint with flexible disk ) | |
| Journal of tie rod end deformed | Replace steering gear and tie rod ends, see 32 13 060 Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear | |
| 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 21 231 Replacing left or right tie rod | ||
| 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 | |
| Refer to 31 90... FRONT AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING | ||
| Steering wheel inclination | Tie rod end worn | Replace tie rod end, see 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod |
| Front axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check, adjust toe/track if necessary, see 32 00... Chassis/wheel alignment check procedure | |
| Refer to 31 90... FRONT AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING | ||