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STEERING
10
Faulty
steering
link
components like inner/outer
ball joints etc.
Determine by inspection. Identify and replace
the defective steering link component.
Bent rack shaft.
Replace RAP assembly.
Feed pipes to both the
cylinders 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/
VIBRATION
Kick back rough steering
Bump steer Vibration in steering wheel
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Prevalent when turning
at low speeds,
particularly at rough
roads or turning at
engine idle speed while
vehicle is stationery.
Engine
idling
speed
low/erratic tending to stall
when the steering wheel is
turned
affecting
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).
Improperly adjusted steering
gear. May be Rack guide
(Yoke) has backed off
excessively or worn gear
Adjust the rack guide to specification. If
problem is not corrected, replace the steering.
Front shock absorber /
suspension
strut
malfunctioning.
Replace
the
defective
shock
absorber/suspension strut.