AP46.00-B-4650A | Checking condition of steering mechanism | 12.02.16 |
Steering gear 766, 767 with Vehicle 364.2## #C, 364.2## #B, 364.2## #D, 364.3## #C, 364.3## #B, 364.3## #D, 382.0## #C, 382.0## #B, 382.0## #D, 664.0## #C, 664.0## #B, 664.0## #D, 664.1## #C, 664.1## #B, 664.1## #D, 664.2## #C, 664.2## #B, 664.2## #D
B46.00-0004-06
1 fastening arm
2 Ball joint
3 Rubber boot
4 Intermediate arm
B46.00-0003-01
a Maximum permissible steering play
| Check | ||
| Before checking the sector's play make sure there is no play at the universal joint, and the steering shaft (splined profile) as well as on the ball joints and Pitman arm | ||
Check the universal joint articulation | |||
1 | Force the universal joint articulation sideway, with a screwdriver and with the other hand force to the lever effect. Alternate the movements with the screwdriver and with the hand | The universal joint articulations should not present perceptible play. | |
2 | Grasp, with the hand, the universal joint and the steering column with the help of an assistant, turn alternately the steering wheel 1/4 of one turn to both sides | The universal joint articulations and the steering column splines must not present perceptible play. | |
Check the ball joints for play | |||
3 | Grasp the ball joint (2) with the hand and support the thumb on the arm (1) | ||
4 | With the help of an assistant, turn the steering wheel alternately 1/4 of one turn to both sides | The articulation must transmit, without play, all the steering wheel's movement. | |
There must be no perceptible radial play. | |||
Maximum permissible axial play. | |||
5 | Examine the tie-rods, steering rods and the Pitman arm for damage | ||
Check the rubber boots | |||
6 | Clean the rubber boots (3) and their surrounding | ||
7 | Individually check all rubber boots (3) for damage | Carefully check the rubber boots for tear or damage, including the folds. If there is any anomaly: | |
Mandatory replacement of the ball joints or even the replacement of tie-rods and steering rods, should it be the case, against separate invoicing. | |||
Check the steering system for play | |||
8 | Start the engine and place the front wheels in straight ahead position | ||
9 | Turn the steering wheel alternately to both sides | Maximum play at the steering wheel (a). | |
If sector play is detected at checking, before proceeding with the adjustment, check if the cause is not due to steering linkage play. | |||
Intermediate steering arm | |||
10 | Force the intermediate steering arm (4) in axial and radial direction and check if there is play | ||
11 | Check the fastening for external damages |
Test values for steering