CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
STEERING—263
to change position of these parts. Improper
position of steering wheel must be corrected by
adjusting tie rods.
27.
TOE-OUT ON TURNS
When car makes a turn, front wheels travel in
circles which have a common center. The arc
of circle traveled by inside front wheel is small-
er than arc of circle traveled by outside front
wheel. Consequently, when turned to right or
left, the wheels will be farther apart at front
than at rear. The amount that front wheels toe-
out depends upon how far they are turned.
With front wheels on turntables, set right
wheel to 20 degrees. The turntable under left
wheel should indicate 211/2 degrees, plus or
minus 1 degree. If reading is not within these
limits,
the steering knuckle arm or steering
gear arm may be bent. Before above check is
made, make sure that camber, caster, king pin
inclination and toe-in are within limits.
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
(MANUAL STEERING)
28.
EXCESSIVE PLAY OR LOOSENESS IN
THE STEERING WHEEL
a. If excessive play exists in steering wheel
without moving steering gear arm, refer to
Steering Gear Adjustments, Paragraph 8.
b.
Check steering linkage ends for wear. If
any appreciable amount is evident, replace with
new end assemblies.
c. Refer to Front Suspension System for pro-
cedure check and replacing king pins and bush-
ings.
d. Refer to Front Suspension System for
procedure checking and adjusting wheel bear-
ings.
e. Check for looseness between steering gear
arm and steering gear shaft, while turning
steering wheel back and forth. If looseness is
evident, inspect serrations and correct as nec-
essary.
f. Rotate steering wheel and check steering
gear housing. If movement is noted, align as-
sembly and tighten attaching bolts securely.
g. Check steering gear arms for looseness
and tighten to specified torque.
29.
HARD STEERING
a. Check and correct tire pressure, as re-
quired. Refer to Wheels and Tires Section for
correct tire pressure.
b.
Check level of lubricant, and if found be-
low, add correct amount. Refer to Lubrication
Section.
c. Disconnect steering gear arm at steering
gear shaft. Turn steering wheel to both ex-
tremes. If binding is evident near ends of travel,
the cause can usually be traced to either a mis-
aligned steering gear assembly, improperly ad-
justed gears, or worn bearings. If binding is
evident in center position only, the gear mesh
adjustment is too tight.
The steering gear assembly can be correctly
aligned as follows: Loosen housing to frame
bracket, frame bracket to frame bolts and in-
strument panel bolts and realign assembly to
frame and instrument panel. There must be no
misalignment at either frame or instrument
panel. If gears are improperly adjusted, refer
to Paragraph 8.
If binding was evident before steering gear
arm was disconnected but disappeared after be-
ing disconnected, check steering linkage for dry
or binding tie rod ends. Lubricate or replace
tie rod ends as necessary. Also check for .005
to .010 inch clearance around king pin, between
knuckle and support.
For other possible conditions that may be
encountered pertaining to steering, refer to
Front Wheel Alignment in this Section.
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