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STEERING
10
COMPLAINT
AS MAY BE NARRATED BY CUSTOMER
REDUCED WHEEL
TURN
Very high turning Wheel cut
restricted.
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 centre to
lock
(with Power Off
condition)
Steering Gear mid position not
aligned to straight ahead condition
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 specified pressure.
Tyre pressure low or unequal.
Correct tyre pressure to specification.
Improper
wheel
alignment
specification. 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 steering
movement.
Determine by inspection the cause for
rubbing/interference and correct the same.
Improper
mounting
causing
distortion to Steering gear
Remove the Steering gear and determine by
inspection what interference or condition is
causing the gear to distort and correct the
problem.
Deformed/damaged Feed pipes
on RAP assembly.
Replace the Feed pipes.
Input torque high due to improper
adjustment of Steering gear.
Remove the Steering gear. Check and adjust
Rack guide adjustment to specification. If the
problem is not corrected, replace the
Steering gear.
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.