Checking condition of steering mechanism

AP46.00-T-4650A

Checking condition of steering mechanism

21.3.07



Checking

 Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

1

Start engine and move front wheels to straight-ahead position.

2

Turn off engine

3

Check steering play (A) at steering wheel

 Turn steering wheel alternately to left and right until front wheels move.

If the permissible steering play,
measured at the circumference of the steering wheel, is exceeded: 

*BE46.00-N-1003-01C

Check steering gear and all steering transmission components for undesirable play - as a separate repair order.



Adjust steering shaft on steering gear

On steering 765.860 in model 613.355/455/485

On steering 765.866 in model 671.000/005/010/312/322/327

On steering 765.860 in model 613.358/388

On steering 765.866 in model 671.015/020/021/030/042/332/333

AR46.20-T-3230BB

4

Check tie rod (1), control rod (2) as well as steering knuckle arm and pitman arm (3) for damage and correct attachment

 Check that the cotter pins (5) are undamaged and firmly seated.

 Check the drag link for unobstructed movement of the ball heads.

 On model 613 only: Remove dust cap (6) in order to check the mounting of the steering idler arm.

When detecting damage /defects in the steering linkage: 

Rectify damage / defects - as a separate repair order.

5

Check rubber boots (4) on tie rods and drag links.

 Check the rubber boots (4) are not damaged over the entire circumference and in the folds resulting from the installation position.
Check that the rubber boots (4) are firmly seated on the contact surface of the relevant control arm.
 Do not replace damaged or leaky rubber boots (4)
Replace the relevant ball joint or the entire tie rod or drag link if necessary
- as a separate repair order.

6

Check each tie rod and drag link end individually for play

 Pull and push firmly by hand in the axial direction of the ball pin.

There must be no noticeable play in the radial direction.

If the permissible play in the axial direction is exceeded: 

*BE46.00-N-1004-01C

Replace relevant tie rod or drag link ends - as a separate repair order.

Number

Designation

Steering 765.860

Steering 765.866

BE46.00-N-1003-01C

Permissible play at steering wheel in center position

mm

30

30

BE46.00-N-1004-01C

Permissible axial play of ball joints

mm

2

2