SAFARI STORME

STEERING

Faulty steering link compo-

nents like inner/outer ball

joints etc.

Determine by inspection. Identify and replace the defec-

tive steering link component.

Bent rack shaft.

Replace RAP assembly.

Feed pipes to both the cylin-

ders deformed.

Replace the feed pipes.

Excessive internal leakage.

Repair or replace the Steering gear as required.

Restriction in return line or line

too small in diameter.

Clear restriction/kinks, if hoses are same as OE. If not

replace the return line with specified one. Fill and bleed

the system as per procedure.

Oversize tyres.

Check specifications and replace with recommended

size tyres.

F) Present as

intermittent

loss of power

assistance.

Pump’s drive belt slip or worn

out belt.

Adjust belt tension or replace belt and adjust as required.

Pump malfunctioning as no

immediate return of flow rate

on the load valve from closed

position.

Repair or replace the pump as required.

COMPLAINT

AS MAY BE NARRATED BY CUSTOMER

STEERING

WHEEL KICK/

SHOCK/VIBRAT

ION

Kick back rough steering

Bump steer Vibration in steering wheel

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Prevalent when

turning at low

speeds, particu-

larly at rough

roads or turning

at engine idle

speed while ve-

hicle is

stationery.

Engine idling speed low/erratic

tending to stall when the

steering wheel is turned af-

fecting steady minimum flow

from pump.

Adjust the engine speed for steady idling rpm.

Air in the system or Power

Steering oil too low.

If oil level is too low, look for external leak. If any, correct

and fill oil and bleed the system.

Looseness or lash in steering

system that may be drifting

under load when turning.

Determine by inspection from steering wheel to steered

wheels, links/joints/mountings for looseness /wear/ crack.

Renew/replace the affected part (s).

Front shock absorber / sus-

pension strut malfunctioning.

Replace the defective shock absorber/suspension strut.

Vibration / shock

/ kick felt when

turning the steer-

ing wheel to lock.

Pump stops momentarily due

to belt slipping on drive pulley.

Adjust the belt tension to specification.