a | Steering play |
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1 | Tie rod |
2 | Drag link |
3 | Pitman arm |
4 | Pitman arm |
5 | Knuckle arm |
6 | Boot |
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Check steering play (a) | |||
Warning | Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. | Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. | |
1 | Start the engine, move the front wheels into the straight-ahead position and switch off engine | ||
2 | Check steering play (A) at steering wheel | To do so, turn the steering wheel alternately to the left and right with short movements until the front wheels move. | |
MODEL 963, 964 steering ZF8098Permissible steering play when driving straight ahead | |||
MODEL 967 steering ZF 8090, 8095, 8098Permissible steering play when driving straight ahead | |||
Model 956 | |||
When the permissible steering play (A) at the steering wheel is exceeded: | |||
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Check steering gear and steering linkage for unacceptable play - subject to separate repair order. | |||
Check steering linkage | |||
3 | Check boots (6) of tie rods (1) and drag links (2) of all steered axles | Carefully check entire circumference of boots (6) and its folds for signs of damage. | |
If boot (6) is damaged or leaky: | |||
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Replace ball head concerned; replace complete tie rod (1) or drag link (2) if necessary - subject to separate repair order. | |||
4 | Check the tie rod ends and drag link ends of all steered axles individually for play | To do so, hold each tie rod and drag link end with your thumb and index finger while the steering wheel is moved alternately to the left and right. | |
MODEL 963, 964 steering ZF8098Permissible axial play of ball joints | |||
MODEL 967 steering ZF 8090, 8095, 8098Permissible axial play of ball joints | |||
Model 956 | |||
If there is noticeable play in the ball heads: | |||
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Replace tie rod or drag link ends concerned - subject to separate repair order. | |||
5 | Check tie rods (1), drag links (2), steering arm (4), knuckle arm (5) and pitman arm (3) of all steered axles for signs of damage and correct mounting | If damage or defects are found: | |
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Rectify damage and defects - subject to separate repair order. |