SAFARI

STEERING 12 Faulty steering link components like inner/outer ball joints etc. Determine by inspection. Identify and replace the defective steering link component. Bent rack shaft. Replace RAP assembly. Feed pipes to both the cylinders deformed. Replace the feed pipes. Excessive internal leakage. Repair or replace the Steering gear as required. 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/VIBRAT ION 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). 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.

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