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: With the vehicle parked for wheel alignment, • lock the front wheels on the locking plate. Ensure rack is centralized before steering • wheel alignment. It will ensure equal steering wheel angle on LH & RH side from straight ahead position. Remove the steering wheel from the column; • refer steering wheel removal (Part No. 287158904602). Image for Illustration only Align it such that the ‘T’ – emblem and spokes • are aligned properly and refit the steering wheel. STEERING WHEEL PLAY 1. Position the front wheels straight ahead and switch OFF the Vehicle. 2.Turn the steering wheel to measure rotation/travel of the steering wheel to left and right without turning the front wheels. The steering wheel play value is “a” = 5 mm. • If the play is within the specified limit the • steering linkages are OK. If the steering wheel free play is there, then • inspect the following areas & replace the components if found defective. a. Tie rod end ball stud for wear / looseness. b. Lower arm ball joint for wear / looseness. c. Steering shaft joint for wear / looseness. d. Steering pinion or rack gear for wear / looseness. e. Each component of steering system for looseness. Strut upper cup for wear f. STEERING 10
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