ad4600y5000a

Steering diagnosis, troubleshooting

Type ad · topic 46.00 · version 0104 · 2019-11-01

Applies to: Steering gear 400.806 in model 400.204/207/212/216/231/241/243/262/281 Steering gear 400.812 in model 831.247

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 46 Steering › 46.00 General — Series 400 (models 204, 207, 212, 216, 231, 241, 243, 262, 281, 806, 812) · Series 831 (models 247)

AD46.00-Y-5000A

Steering diagnosis, troubleshooting

01.11.2019

Steering gear

400.806 in model 400.204/207/212/216/231/241/243/262/281

Steering gear

400.812 in model 831.247

Remove/install steering wheel

Steering gear 400.812 in model 831.247

AR46.10-Y-0100A

Steering gear 400.806 in model 400.204/207/216/231/241/243/262/281

AR46.10-Y-0100B

Fault memory

Fault code

Fault text

Possible cause/note

Remedy

Steering wheel hard to operate

Air trap in power steering oil

Bleed power steering oil for air trap

Steering wheel hard to operate

Insufficient oil quantity

Top-up to oil level to “MAX” line

Steering wheel hard to operate

Poor oil quality

Replace with fresh recommended oil

Steering wheel hard to operate

Clogged oil line

Drain oil and check oil line for clog. Clean or replace accordingly

Steering wheel hard to operate

Steering column UJ worn or damaged

Replace steering column/ UJ as necessary

Steering wheel hard to operate

Damaged or worn out ball joints in link mechanism (drag link/tie rod)

Replace the ball joints in link mechanism (drag link /tie rod)

Steering wheel hard to operate

Defective steering gear assembly

Replace the defective steering gear assembly

Steering wheel hard to operate

Damaged or worn thrust bearing/kingpin in axle

Replace the damaged or worn thrust bearing / kingpin in axle

Steering wheel hard to operate

Insufficient tyre pressure

Inflate tyre for recommended tire pressure

Steering wheel hard to operate

Linkage bend

Replace

Steering wheel vibrating

Defective steering gear assembly

Replace the defective steering gear assembly

Steering wheel vibrating

Incorrect front wheel alignment

Correct front wheel alignment to specification

Steering wheel vibrating

Damaged or worn out wheel hub bearing/ kingpin/kingpin bushing

Replace the damaged or worn out wheel hub bearing/ kingpin/kingpin bushing

Steering wheel vibrating

Deformed or bent front axle

Repair deformation or bend or replace front axle

Steering wheel vibrating

Improper tightening of steering knuckle arm, tie rod arm, front axle spring U-bolt & nut

Tighten properly the steering knuckle arm, tie rod arm, front axle spring U-bolt & nut for the specified torque values

Steering wheel pulling aside

Incorrect steering angle between left and right

Correct the steering angle between left and right

Steering wheel pulling aside

Incorrect front wheel alignment

Correct front wheel alignment to specification

Steering wheel pulling aside

Damaged or worn out wheel hub bearing/ kingpin/kingpin bushing

Replace the damaged or worn out wheel hub bearing/kingpin/kingpin bushing

Steering wheel pulling aside

Deformed front axle

Repair or replace front axle

Steering wheel pulling aside

Uneven brake clearance between left and right wheels

Adjust even brake clearance between left and right wheels

Steering wheel pulling aside

Unevenly distributed load in load body

Distribute the load evenly in load body

Steering wheel pulling aside

Defective steering gear assembly

Replace the defective steering gear assembly

Steering wheel play excessive

Insufficient oil quantity

Top-up to oil level to “MAX” line

Steering wheel play excessive

Clogged oil line

Drain oil and check oil line for clog. Clean or replace accordingly

Steering wheel play excessive

Steering column UJ worn or damaged

Replace steering column/UJ as necessary

Steering wheel play excessive

Damaged or worn out ball joints in link mechanism (drag link/ tie rod)

Replace the ball joints in link mechanism (drag link /tie rod)

Steering wheel play excessive

Defective steering gear assembly

Replace the defective steering gear assembly

Steering wheel play excessive

Damaged or worn thrust bearing / kingpin in axle

Replace the damaged or worn thrust bearing/kingpin in axle

Steering wheel play excessive

Excessive tyre pressure

Deflate tyre for recommended tire pressure

Self centering not smooth

Defective steering gear assembly

Replace the defective steering gear assembly

Self centering not smooth

Incorrect front wheel alignment

Correct front wheel alignment to specification

Self centering not smooth

Improper lubrication of king pin

Properly lubricate the kingpin

Self centering not smooth

Front axle mounted parts over tightened

Tighten front axle mounted parts to proper torque value

Steering oil leakage

Damaged/punctured oil hoses

Replace the damaged/punctured hose connections

Steering oil leakage

Damaged o-ring or oil seal in power steering oil pump

Replace with new o-ring or oil seal

Steering oil leakage

Excessive oil quantity in reservoir

Correct oil level to “MAX” line

Low oil pressure in power-steering pump

Power-steering pump internal defect

Overhaul power-steering pump

Low oil pressure in power-steering pump

Oil line compressed

Check for oil hose compression and rectify if found

Low oil pressure in power-steering pump

Clogged oil filter

Check and replace filter

Low oil pressure in power-steering pump

Valves malfunctioning

Rectify or replace valve

Noise from power steering oil pump

Air trap in power steering oil

Bleed power steering oil for air trap

Noise from power steering oil pump

Power-steering pump internal defect

Overhaul power-steering pump

Noise from power steering oil pump

Loosened mounting fasteners of power-steering pump

Tighten the power-steering pump mounting fasteners

Referenced documents