Table 2-3 (Continued 4)
Fault Possible Cause Actions
Steering knuckle (worn). Replace it if necessary.
Suspension arm ball joint (worn). Replace it if necessary.
Intermediate shaft, and slip
joint/yoke (worn).
Replace it if necessary.
Front wheel bearing (worn). Replace it if necessary.
Over large clearance
Steering gear (malfunction). Replace it if necessary.
Tire (improper inflation). Adjust the tire pressure.
Power steering oil (little).
Refill the oil if necessary and check if there is
a leakage in the system.
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) Align the wheels.
Steering knuckle (worn). Replace it if necessary.
Suspension arm ball joint (worn). Replace it if necessary.
Steering column (bent). Check and replace it if necessary.
Power steering vane pump
(malfunction).
Replace it if necessary.
Heavy steering
Steering gear (malfunction). Replace it if necessary.
III. Maintenance
1. Check the free play of steering wheel
The methods for checking the free play of steering wheel are as follows:
(1) Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
(2) Gently turn the steering wheel, and check its free play. As shown in Fig. 2-24, the free play of
steering wheel ≤ 20°.
Fig. 2-24
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