Dinli DL702 - Steering Stem Warp; Steering Lubrication; Steering Stem Clamp Inspection; Tie-Rod End and Steering Knuckle Joint Inspection

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USPENSION/STEERING
 If the steering lubrication does not remedy the problem, inspect
the steering stem warp, steering stem clamps, and tie-rod
bearings.
 If you feel looseness, or if the steering rattles as it turns, check the
tightness of the steering bolts and nuts.
● Tighten loose bolts and nuts to the specified torque (see Exploded
View), and check the steering action again.
 If the steering action does not change by tightening the bolts and
nuts, inspect the steering stem clamps, steering stem bearing, tie-
rod bearings, and steering knuckle joints.
Steering Stem Warp
● Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).
● Check the steering stem for straightness.
○ Use a straightedge rule along the stem.
 If the steering stem is bent, replace the steering stem.
Steering Lubrication
● Lubricate the steering stem clamps.
○ Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).
○ Wipe all the old grease off the steering stem, and clamps, and out
of the grease seals.
○Apply grease to the steering stem [A], grease seal lips and mating
surface [B] of the clamp, and pack the grooves [C] in the clamp
with grease.
Steering Stem Clamp Inspection
● Inspect the steering stem clamps [A].
 If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace both
clamps.
Tie-Rod End and Steering Knuckle Joint Inspection
●Inspect each spherical bearing [A].
 If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace the
tie-rod end, or steering knuckle joint.
 If damage, wear or deterioration is found, replace the tie-rod end.