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32 90 ... Troubleshooting on steering

Observe TROUBLESHOOTING on 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 
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 rods 
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 No. 1 , or No. 2  and adjust toe/track if necessary
Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on front axle