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STEERING
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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.
Vibration / shock /
kick
felt
when
turning the steering
wheel to lock.
Pump stops momentarily due to
belt slipping on drive pulley.
Adjust the belt tension to specification.
COMPLAINT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Steering
bellow
noise
Grease at steering bellow missing
or less in quantity.
Apply 4-5 gms of grease as specified.