Table 2-3 (Continued 1)
Fault Possible Cause Actions
Unbalanced action of steering gear valve.
In case of a vehicle speed below 50 km/h
(30mph), turn the transmission to
NEUTRAL, and turn the ignition switch to
position I (engine OFF-sliding). In case that
the vehicle does not lean to one side when
stopping, install a new steering gear.
In case that the vehicle does not move
when stopping, interchange the front wheel
assembly
In case that the vehicle does not lean to the
other side, exchange the front and rear
wheels at the same side.
In case the vehicle leans in the same
direction, check the front suspension
components and adjust the toe.
Check if the front/rear brake is normal. Adjust it if necessary.
Check if the rear suspension components
are bent and if the front/rear suspension
ring spring is broken or sunken.
Install new rear suspension components if
necessary.
The vehicle leans to
one side when
running on smooth
road surface.
Check if the rear suspension components
or bolts are loose or worn.
Install new rear suspension components if
necessary.
Lock all bolts.
Steering gear input shaft connector. Install a new universal joint if necessary.
Loose/worn tie-rod. Install a new steering gear if necessary.
Loose or broken steering gear bolts. Lock or install new fixing bolts if necessary.
Loose bolts and the steering column shaft
and universal joint.
Lock bolts.
Loose suspension boot, bolts or ball joints.
Lock or install new bolts or ball joints if
necessary.
Feedback (whine or
knock sound of the
steering gear)-the
steering wheel feels
rough when driving
on the rough road.
Bad steering column shaft. Install new steering column if necessary.
Incorrect tire pressure. Adjust the tire pressure.
Incorrect tire size or type. Install new tires if necessary.
Unaligned steering column or the
protecting hood rubs the steering wheel.
Align the steering column.
Blocked steering column universal joint. Install a new universal joint.
After steering, the
steering wheel will not
go back to the central
position without the
assistance of the
driver. Besides, it may
feel obstructed or
unsmooth when the
driver turns the
steering wheel to the
central position.
The sealed pad of the soleplatofsteering
column shaft may be torn
Install a new sealed pad if necessary.
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