1271 / 1906
STEERING
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COMPLAINT
AS MAY BE NARRATED BY CUSTOMER
NOISE &
VIBRATION
Humming noise while
steering.
Squealing noise.
Clicking sound while steering.
Hissing noise.
Rattling noise.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Humming noise
that increases with
engine speed
This is not a defect. The noise
is due to pulsation of fluid
when the pump is running
which is normal
–
Hissing noise when
turning right or left.
This is not a defect. The noise
is due to actuation of Flow
Control Valve during steering
operation which is normal.
–
Noise evident when
wheels are held on
full lock.
This is not a defect. This noise
is from the relief valve in the
Pump.
CAUTION
Do not hold the wheels at full lock for more than 5
seconds
Grating noise from
pump.
Cavitations caused by air
bubbles in the fluid, due to low
or insufficient oil in system.
Check fluid level in reservoir. If low top up the oil.
Correct external leaks, if any.
Determine by inspection, possibility of air suction
through loose pipe fittings, hose clamping.
Tighten or replace as necessary. Check Pump
shaft seal for leakages, if any. Fill and bleed the
system.
Squealing noise
from pump.
Low belt tension or worn out
belt necessary.
Tighten the belt or replace if necessary.
Abnormally loud
noise from pump.
Pump internals excessively
worn out or damaged.
Replace the pump
Rattling or
chattering noise.
Loose pump pulley.
Tighten or replace the pulley. If shaft is found
damaged then replace the Pump.
Loose or worn steering
columns/intermediate joints.
Tighten or replace the parts as necessary.
Loose inner or outer ball joints
necessary.
Tighten to replace the parts as necessary
Rack
guide
adjustments
improper or disturbed gear.
Adjust to specification if not corrected replace.
Clicking noise
heard during a turn
or when changing
direction.
Some components are loose
and shifting under load.
Determine by inspection, tighten or replace if
necessary.
Vibrating Noise.
Unclamped
/Rubbing/
damaged/ Deformed pipe
lines.
Determine by inspection and replace or correct if
necessary.