Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment 8-58
Table 3: Solution of Common Problems in Running System
S/N Problems
Solutions
1
Steering wheel is loose
and shifts up and down
when pulled.
1. Che
ck if the steering wheel nut is loose or damage
d.
2. Check if the steering column clip and clip seat loose or
damaged.
3. Check if the steering column bottom end inner bearing is
damag
ed.
2
Front wheel steering
clearance excessive
1. Che
ck if the tie-rod and steering column locknut ha
s
loosene
d or become damaged, or if the steering knuckle a
nd
steeri
ng column locknut has loosened or is damaged
.
2. Check if the tie-rod two ball joints are damaged or loose.
3
Front wheels sway during
operation
1. Che
ck if the steering knuckle bearing is damaged.
2. Check if the king pin ball joint is damaged.
3.
Check if the front wheel and axle locknut is loose or damaged.
4. Check if the front wheel hub inner splines and front wheel
axle outer spl
ines are worn
or loose.
5. Check if the rubber washers connected to front suspension
rocke
r arms and frame are damaged.