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 spindle middle section loose | Replace screws and tighten down (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE ) |
| Screws at steering spindle middle section to steering spindle lower section/steering column loose | Replace screws and tighten down (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING SPINDLE MIDDLE 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 | |
| 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 | ||