Front Axles
RAPID OR UNEVEN TIRE WEAR
CAUSE REMEDY
Incorrect toe-setting Check and reset toe-in if necessary
Improper tire inflation Inflate to proper pressure
Unbalanced Tires Balance
HARD STEERING
CAUSE REMEDY
Inadequate or improper lubrication of
knuckle pins
Consult lubrication chart for proper
lubricant, lubrication intervals and
procedures.
Improper caster Adjust caster.
RAPID WEAR OF TIE ROD ENDS
CAUSE REMEDY
Inadequate or improper lubrication Consult lubrication chart for proper
lubricant, lubrication intervals and
procedures.
Severely contaminative environment Clean and lubricate more often
BENT OR BROKEN TIE ROD, STEERING ARM, TIE ROD ARM, OR BALL STUD
CAUSE REMEDY
Excessive power steering pressure Check steering pump relief setting, check
steering system relief setting; adjust as
required
Misadjusted steering relief plungers Adjust plungers to unload steering system
when wheels are turned to extreme positions
HEAVILY WORN STEERING ARM BALL STUD
CAUSE REMEDY
Inadequate or improper lubrication Consult lubrication chart for proper
lubricant, lubrication intervals and procedures
Spring and seat in drag link worn Replace spring and seat, replace ball stud
389P/N 12261-683 REVISED: January 2015
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