a | Maximum allowable steering clearance |
1 | Steering arm |
2 | Ball joint |
3 | Rubber Skirt |
setas | Cross fitting |
B46.00-0015-06
Shown in the vehicles OF1417/1721/1722 |
a | Maximum allowable steering clearance |
1 | Steering arm |
2 | Ball joint |
3 | Rubber Skirt |
setas | Cross fitting |
B46.00-0014-06
Check the cross fitting articulation | |||
1 | Push sideways cross fitting articulation (arrows) with a screwdriver and other hand push to the leverage effect. Switch movements with screwdriver and by hand | Cross fitting articulations should not present noticeable clearance. | |
2 | Push the cross fitting and steering column and, with help of another person, turn alternately the steering wheel 1/4 turn to both sides | Cross fitting articulations and splined of steering column should not show clearance. | |
Check the ball joints clearance | |||
3 | Push ball joint (2) and hold thumb on steering 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. | |
Axial articulation - maximum play | |||
5 | Check the tie rods, connection linkage and Pitman arm regarding damages | ||
Check the rubber skirt | |||
6 | Clean up around rubber skirts (3) | ||
7 | Check individually all rubber skirts (3) regarding damages | In case of damage or wear: | |
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Replace the ball joints (2) or even as connecting and steering bars, if applicable, with separate invoice. | |||
Check the sector axle clearance | |||
8 | Starting the engine and put front wheels in straight position | Before checking the sector axle clearance make sure that the cross fitting and the steering shaft (splined profile) such as ball joints and the Pitman arm do not clearance. | |
9 | Turn steering wheel alternately to both sides | Admissible play on the steering wheel in its central position | |
If clearance is found on the sector axle | |||
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Verify that the cause is not due to clearance in the steering wheel mechanism clearance before adjusting. |