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STEERING
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STEERING
COMPLAINT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Steering bel-
low noise
Grease at steering bellow missing or less in
quantity.
Apply 4-5 gms of grease as specified.
COMPLAINT
AS MAY BE NARRATED BY CUSTOMER
REDUCED
WHEEL TURN
Very high turning Wheel cut re-
stricted.
Not enough turn from centre to lock radius required.
Unequal number of turns from centre to lock.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
No. of turns not
equal from cen-
tre to lock
(with
Power Off con-
dition)
Steering Gear mid position not
aligned to straight ahead condi-
tion of steered wheels.
Align the Steering Gear mid position to straight ahead
condition of steered wheels. Do the wheel alignment to
the specification
Bend in steering links due to
heavy Impact load/accidents.
Determine by inspection the affected steering link and
replace with new one. Do not attempt to straighten the
bend on the links.
COMPLAINT
AS MAY BE NARRATED BY CUSTOMER
POOR SELF
CENTERING
Steering does not return
smoothly.
Steered wheels don’t return to straight ahead.
Poor self centering position.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Resistance or
binding felt
preventing
smooth/quick
return of
steered
wheels.
Poor tyre condition/uneven tyre
wear/mismatched tyres.
Replace with good recommended tyres, inflate to speci-
fied pressure.
Tyre pressure low or unequal. Correct tyre pressure to specification.
Improper wheel alignment spec-
ification. Binding in steering
column.
Correct wheel alignment. Determine by inspection after
disconnecting column from RAP assembly, the cause for
binding and correct / renew affected components.
Rubbing/interference of any part
with any other part during steer-
ing movement.
Determine by inspection the cause for rub-
bing/interference and correct the same.
Improper mounting causing dis-
tortion to Steering gear
Remove the Steering gear and determine by inspection
what interference or condition is causing the gear to dis-
tort and correct the problem.
Deformed/damaged Feed pipes
on RAP assembly.
Replace the Feed pipes.
Input torque high due to im-
proper adjustment of Steering
gear.
Remove the Steering gear. Check and adjust Rack guide
adjustment to specification. If the problem is not correct-
ed, replace the Steering gear.
Strut top bearing worn out Low-
er ball joint worn out.
Replace the strut bearing, Replace the lower ball joint.
Insufficient oil flow to steering
gear for adequate steering
speed.
Repair or replace the Pump if flow is less.