1270 / 1906
STEERING
12
Strut top bearing worn out
Lower 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.
COMPLAINT
AS MAY BE NARRATED BY CUSTOMER
ROAD WANDER /
LASH IN STEERING
Lash in steering.
Constant correction is needed at steering
wheel to keep the vehicle from wandering.
Lost motion in steering
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Vehicle wanders
requiring constant
correction at steering
wheel.
Uneven or extreme tread
wear.
Replace tyres with new one.
Unequal tyre pressure on
steered wheel.
Correct tyre pressure to specification.
Lash in steering due to any
looseness or wear or cracked
components from steering
wheel to road wheels
(Steering wheel, steering
column, joints, inner/ outer
ball joints)
Determine by inspection to identify the cause
for lash and tighten or replace the affected
component as necessary.
Steering gear rack guide
adjustment
improper/
disturbed
backed
off
excessively.
Adjust rack guide to specification.
Wheel alignment out of
specification.
Wheel bearings not adjusted
properly or worn out.
Correct wheel alignment to specification.
Adjust or replace the bearings as necessary.
COMPLAINT
AS MAY BE NARRATED BY CUSTOMER
DIRECTIONAL PULL
Vehicle pulls to one side.
A constant force needed to hold steering.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Pulling felt while
braking only
Unequal braking force on
steered wheels.
Check and adjust the brakes of steered
wheels. Replace the brakes if necessary.
Uneven or badly worn tyres.
Replace the tyre.
Pulling prevalent while
accelerating only.
Deflection in suspension or
steering links.
Determine by inspection the suspension and
steering links and replace affected parts.
Wheel bearings improperly
adjusted
Check and adjust to specifications.
Unequal tyre pressure on
front tyres.
Inflate the front tyre to equal pressure
Improper wheel alignment
Check and correct wheel alignment.
Constant force is
required to hold
steering wheel.
Motoring
(automatic steering)
due to unbalanced control
valve in Steering gear.
Replace the Steering gear.