AP46.00-B-4650C | Checking condition of steering mechanism | 12.02.16 |
Steering gear 762, 765, 766 with Vehicle 688.1## #B, 688.1## #D, 688.2## #B, 688.2## #D, 693.0## #B, 693.0## #D, 693.1## #B, 693.1## #D, 693.2## #B, 693.2## #D, 693.3## #B, 693.3## #D, 694.0## #B, 694.0## #D, 696.0## #B, 696.0## #D, 696.3## #B, 696.3## #D
B46.00-0033-06
1 Supporting arm
2 Ball joint
3 Steering column
4 Universal joint cross
a Steering wheel max clearance permitted
Nota de modificação
21.09.11 | Work step 7 | Added information about replacement requirement when ball joints and or link and steering wheel bars show damages or tears on the rubber skirts or rust on ball joint pins. |
| Check | ||
Danger! | Risk of accident due to unintentional vehicle movement when running the engine. Risk of injury due to crushing and burns caused by contact during start procedure or with engine running | Secure that there is no vehicle spontaneous movement. Use closed and well fixed working clothes. Do not touch hot or moving parts. | |
| Before checking sector clearance, make sure that the cross fitting, and steering wheel tree (groove section) as well as ball joints and pitman arm do not show any clearance | ||
Cross fitting joint | |||
1 | Force the cross fitting joint sideways (4) using a screwdriver and with the other hand, exert force, creating a leverage effect. Alternate movements using screwdriver and hands | Cross fitting joint should not show any noticeable clearance. | |
2 | With the hand, raise the cross fitting (4) and steering column (3) and with another person's help, turn alternatively the steering wheel 1/4 turn on both sides | Cross fitting joint and steering column groove should not show any noticeable clearance. | |
Ball joints | |||
3 | Raise ball joint (2) and place the thumb on the arm (1) | ||
4 | With another person's help, turn alternately the steering wheel 1/4 turn on both sides | The joint should transmit, with no clearance, the entire steering wheel movement. | |
There should be no noticeable clearance on radial direction. | |||
Maximum permitted axial clearance. | |||
5 | Check link, steering wheel bars, and Pitman arm for supporting or damage | ||
Check rubber skirts | |||
6 | Clean rubber skirts (arrow) and vicinities | ||
7 | Individually check all rubber skirts (arrow) for damages | Carefully check rubber skirts for damages or tears, including folds. If you find any anomalies:: | |
Ball joint replacement is required or even link and steering wheel bars replacement, if needed, with separate billing. | |||
Steering wheel system | |||
8 | Run engine and place front wheels in straight line position | ||
9 | Turn steering wheel alternately to both sides | Steering wheel max clearance permitted (a). | |
If you find sector clearance, check steering wheel mechanism clearance before adjusting. |
Test values for steering