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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes
Steering Wander Tire pressure incorrect
or unequal left to right.
Loose or worn steering linkage.
Improperly adjusted or worn rear wheel bearings.
Rear wheels out of alignment; toe-in / toe-out.
Internal leakage of steering cylinder.
Poor or No Returnabi
lity (Recovery) Improper rear wheel alignment; toe-in.
Steering linkage binding.
Low tire pressure.
Steering column binding or out of alignment.
Shimmy Steering linkage loose, worn or out of adjustment.
Wheel bearings out of adjustment.
Air in hydraulic system.
Internal leakage of steering cylinder.
High Steering Effort in One Direction Low hydraulic system pressure.
Excessive heat causing steering valve plate valve to
stick (See Excessive Heat in this section).
High Steering Effort in Both Directions Low hydraulic fluid level.
Low flow or pressure from hydraulic pump.
Steering linkage binding.
Restriction in hydraulic return line.
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