STEERING 21 STEERING ! CAUTION • Do not start the engine without oil in the power steering system. This will result in serious damage to the pump. • If the oil level fluctuates when turning the steering wheel and oil overflows after engine is stopped, it indicates that the bleeding was not performed perfectly. It can cause noise and early damage to the pump in this case one should again repeat the bleeding procedure. • Do not load the system until it is bled properly. Severe damages could occur otherwise. D. TOE IN ADJSUTMENT 1. To adjust the “TOE” loosen the lock nut and hold the OBJ assembly with spanner to avoid the rotation. 2. Loosen or tighten the tie rod tube as needed. 3. While adjusting the “TOE IN”, adjust the length of both tie rods by rotating in same direction such that their lengths remain equal at all times. 4. The Toe in value should be in the range 2-5mm. NOTE Ensure that number of threads of exposed out of the lock nut is same on LH and RH side. E .STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT/ CENTRALISING 1. Park the unladen vehicle with tyres in straight ahead position on a level ground. 2. With the tyres in straight ahead position the steering wheel may not be aligned, to align it do the following: A. With the vehicle parked for wheel alignment, lock the front wheels on the locking plate. B. Remove the steering wheel from the column, (refer steering wheel removal) Align it such that the ‘T’ – emblem and spokes are aligned properly and refit the steering wheel .
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