HARRIER SERVICE MANUAL PART -1

STEERING 11 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.