SAFARI BSVI - SERVICE MANUAL

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.