PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM
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Steering
Guidelines For Checking A Steering System
WARNING! A steering system that is not work-
ing properly can cause an accident involving
death or personal injury. You could lose con-
trol of your vehicle if the steering is not in
good order. For driving safety, give your steer-
ing gear and components the following visual
checks frequently. Check them especially
after trips over rough roads.
• Check tie rod for straightness
• Check draglink clamp for looseness or interference
• Check ball joints and steering U-joints for looseness
• Check steering wheel for excessive freeplay. Check
the simplest probable causes first:
– Unequal tire pressures
– Loose cap nuts
– Bent tie rod
– Loose wheel bearing
If these checks do not reveal the problem, or if you correct
them and still have a steering problem, take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer for evaluation.
Front End Alignment
For driving safety and comfort, and to prolong the life of
your vehicle, it is important to have proper front end align-
ment. Check tire wear frequently. Uneven tire wear is a
sign that your front end or rear axles may be misaligned.
If you see uneven wear, take your vehicle to a service cen-
ter familiar with aligning front ends on Peterbilt vehicles.
Rear Axle Alignment
Continual road shock and load stresses may force your
rear axles out of alignment. If you detect rapid tire wear on
the rear axles, you may have misaligned axles. If you sus-
pect you do, have your rear axle alignment checked and
adjusted by an authorized dealership.
U-Bolt Tension for Front and Rear Axles
It is important that U-bolts remain tight. Off-highway use of
your vehicle will cause them to loosen faster. But all vehi-
cles need to have their U-bolts checked and tightened
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