Service Adjustment Procedure |
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
1. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. |
2. |
Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned with out moving the front wheels.
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3. |
If the play exceeds standard value, inspect the steering column, shaft, and linkages. |
Checking Stationary Steering Effort
1. |
Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. |
2. |
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the power steering fluid. |
3. |
Attach a spring scale to the steering wheel. With the idle RPM, pull the scale and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.
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4. |
If the measured value exceeds standard value, inspect the steering gear box. |
Troubleshooting |
Symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
Play in steering |
Loose yoke plug |
Retighten |
Loose steering gear mounting bolts |
Retighten |
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Loose or worn tie rod end |
Retighten or replace as necessary |
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Steering wheel does not return properly |
Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end |
Replace |
Yoke plug excessively tight |
Adjust |
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Tie rod and/or ball joint not turning smoothly |
Replace |
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Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket and/or worn steering shaft joint
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Retighten |
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Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet |
Correct or replace |
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Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion |
Loose gear box bracket |
Retighten |
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint |
Retighten |
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Worn tie rod and/or ball joint |
Replace |